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Ikar No. 35L

Re-entered 4 Sep 2025

Ikar No. 35L (NORAD 14032, COSPAR 1983-037A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2025, launched on 23 Apr 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
2025
re-entered
42
years on orbit
1,750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Apr 1983 · on the Tselina-D mission
Operational1 Jan 1985 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Sep 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14032
COSPAR1983-037A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGRU
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusTselina-D
Mass1,750 kg
ProgrammeTselina-D
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude632 × 661 km
Inclination82.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Ikar No. 35L?

Ikar No. 35L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2025, 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. 35L re-enter the atmosphere?

Ikar No. 35L re-entered on 4 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Ikar No. 35L?

Ikar No. 35L 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.