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Voskhod 3KD No. 1

Re-entered 22 Feb 1965

Voskhod 3KD No. 1 (NORAD 1093, COSPAR 1965-012A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1965, launched on 22 Feb 1965 on the Voskhod 3KD No. 1 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Voskhod programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,785 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.

1965
launched
1965
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,785
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Feb 1965 · on the Voskhod 3KD No. 1 mission
Operational22 Feb 1965 · entered service
Retired22 Feb 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Feb 1965 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1093
COSPAR1965-012A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusVostok
Mass2,785 kg
ProgrammeVoskhod
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude165 × 427 km
Inclination64.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Voskhod 3KD No. 1?

Voskhod 3KD No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1965, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Voskhod 3KD No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Voskhod 3KD No. 1 re-entered on 22 Feb 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Voskhod 3KD No. 1?

Voskhod 3KD No. 1 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

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