Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006

Re-entered 14 Nov 2024

Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006 (NORAD 10970, COSPAR 1978-066A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 2024, launched on 28 Jun 1978 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko C programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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

2024

re-entered

years on orbit

1,250

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Jun 1978 · on the Oko mission

Operational22 May 1980 · entered service

Retired22 May 1980 · end of operational service

Re-entered14 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID10970

COSPAR1978-066A

TypeSatellite

OperatorPVO

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET

BusOko

Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)

ProgrammeOko C

CategoryEW

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude628 × 39,710 km

Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006?

Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 2024, 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 Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006 re-entered on 14 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006?

Oko 5V95 No. 5001/3006 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).

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

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