TKS GVM

Re-entered 3 Apr 1978

TKS GVM (NORAD 10775, COSPAR 1978-032D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 1978, launched on 30 Mar 1978 on the TKS VA No. 009A/P2 mission. It was operated by ZIKH as part of the TKS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the TKS GVM bus, with a mass of 10,000 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1978

launched

1978

re-entered

years on orbit

10,000

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Mar 1978 · on the TKS VA No. 009A/P2 mission

Operational30 Mar 1978 · entered service

Retired30 Mar 1978 · end of operational service

Re-entered3 Apr 1978 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID10775

COSPAR1978-032D

TypeSatellite

OperatorZIKH

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerZIKH

BusTKS GVM

Mass10,000 kg

ProgrammeTKS

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude187 × 194 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TKS GVM?

TKS GVM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 1978, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1978. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did TKS GVM re-enter the atmosphere?

TKS GVM re-entered on 3 Apr 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TKS GVM?

TKS GVM was operated by ZIKH and built by ZIKH (SU).

Launched together

TKS VA No. 009A/P2Re-entered 1978 TKS VA No. 009P/2Re-entered 1978

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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