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US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)

Re-entered 17 Aug 2004

US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) (NORAD 11015, COSPAR 1978-083A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2004, launched on 6 Sep 1978 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko B 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
2004
re-entered
26
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Sep 1978 · on the Oko mission
Operational29 Sep 1978 · entered service
Retired29 Sep 1978 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Aug 2004 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID11015
COSPAR1978-083A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko B
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude667 × 39,737 km
Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2004, 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 US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-enter the atmosphere?

US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-entered on 17 Aug 2004, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) 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.