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SRV 1019-2

Re-entered 8 Jun 1965

SRV 1019-2 (NORAD 1367, COSPAR 1965-033B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1965, launched on 29 Apr 1965 on the CORONA J-4 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the SRV programme. The spacecraft was built by GERSD on the SRV Mk V bus, with a mass of 157 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
0
years on orbit
157
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Apr 1965 · on the CORONA J-4 mission
Operational8 May 1965 · entered service
Retired8 May 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Jun 1965 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1367
COSPAR1965-033B
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / CIA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGERSD
BusSRV Mk V
Mass157 kg
ProgrammeSRV
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude193 × 1,142 km
Inclination84.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SRV 1019-2?

SRV 1019-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 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 SRV 1019-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

SRV 1019-2 re-entered on 8 Jun 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SRV 1019-2?

SRV 1019-2 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by GERSD (US).

Launched together

CORONA J-4Re-entered 1965
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.