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Kosmos-1109
Retired 1979Kosmos-1109 (NORAD 11417, COSPAR 1979-058A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 20 Aug 1979, launched on 27 Jun 1979 on the Oko mission. It is catalogued as Oko 5V95 No. 5003/3017. 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. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1979
launched
1979
retired
47
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Jun 1979 · on the Oko mission
Operational20 Aug 1979 · entered service
Retired20 Aug 1979 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID11417
COSPAR1979-058A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko C
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude665 × 39,675 km
Inclination62.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1109?
Kosmos-1109 was retired from service around 20 Aug 1979 after launching in 1979. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1109?
Kosmos-1109 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-02.