Voskhod 3KD No. 4

Re-entered 19 Mar 1965

Voskhod 3KD No. 4 (NORAD 1274, COSPAR 1965-022A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Mar 1965, launched on 18 Mar 1965 on the Voskhod 3KD No. 4 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

years on orbit

2,785

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Mar 1965 · on the Voskhod 3KD No. 4 mission

Operational19 Mar 1965 · entered service

Retired19 Mar 1965 · end of operational service

Re-entered19 Mar 1965 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1274

COSPAR1965-022A

TypeSatellite

OperatorOKB1

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerOKB1

BusVostok

Mass2,785 kg

ProgrammeVoskhod

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude167 × 472 km

Inclination64.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Voskhod 3KD No. 4?

Voskhod 3KD No. 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Mar 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. 4 re-enter the atmosphere?

Voskhod 3KD No. 4 re-entered on 19 Mar 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Voskhod 3KD No. 4?

Voskhod 3KD No. 4 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.

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