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Kosmos-1223
Retired 1982Kosmos-1223 (NORAD 12078, COSPAR 1980-095A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 4 Aug 1982, launched on 27 Nov 1980 on the Oko mission. It is catalogued as Oko 5V95 No. 6004. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko D 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.
1980
launched
1982
retired
46
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Nov 1980 · on the Oko mission
Operational4 Aug 1982 · entered service
Retired4 Aug 1982 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID12078
COSPAR1980-095A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko D
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude664 × 39,697 km
Inclination63.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1223?
Kosmos-1223 was retired from service around 4 Aug 1982 after launching in 1980. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1223?
Kosmos-1223 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-03.