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TKS-M No. 164-01

Re-entered 10 Mar 1983

TKS-M No. 164-01 (NORAD 13868, COSPAR 1983-013A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 1983, launched on 2 Mar 1983 on the TKS-M No. 16401 mission. It was operated by ZIKH as part of the TKS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 14,750 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
1983
re-entered
0
years on orbit
14,750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Mar 1983 · on the TKS-M No. 16401 mission
Operational19 Sep 1983 · entered service
Retired19 Sep 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Mar 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID13868
COSPAR1983-013A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZIKH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerZIKH
Bus77KS
Mass14,750 kg (14,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeTKS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude319 × 320 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TKS-M No. 164-01?

TKS-M No. 164-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 1983, 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 TKS-M No. 164-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

TKS-M No. 164-01 re-entered on 10 Mar 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TKS-M No. 164-01?

TKS-M No. 164-01 was operated by ZIKH and built by ZIKH (SU).

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