Ikar No. 32L

Re-entered 8 Nov 2014

Ikar No. 32L (NORAD 13818, COSPAR 1983-010A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 2014, launched on 16 Feb 1983 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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.

1983

launched

2014

re-entered

years on orbit

1,750

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Feb 1983 · on the Tselina-D mission

Operational1 Jan 1985 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1985 · end of operational service

Re-entered8 Nov 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID13818

COSPAR1983-010A

TypeSatellite

OperatorGRU

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerYUZH

BusTselina-D

Mass1,750 kg

ProgrammeTselina-D

CategorySIG

OrbitLEO (LEO/I)

Altitude629 × 639 km

Inclination81.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Ikar No. 32L?

Ikar No. 32L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Ikar No. 32L re-enter the atmosphere?

Ikar No. 32L re-entered on 8 Nov 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Ikar No. 32L?

Ikar No. 32L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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