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4V-2 No. 860

Re-entered 2 Jun 1983

4V-2 No. 860 (NORAD 14104, COSPAR 1983-053A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 1983, launched on 2 Jun 1983 on the 4V-2 No. 860 mission. It was operated by IKI / NPOL as part of the 4V-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera bus, with a mass of 5,250 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
5,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Jun 1983 · on the 4V-2 No. 860 mission
Operational1 Mar 1985 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Jun 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14104
COSPAR1983-053A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / NPOL
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusVenera
Mass5,250 kg (4,300 kg dry)
Programme4V-1
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 4V-2 No. 860?

4V-2 No. 860 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 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 4V-2 No. 860 re-enter the atmosphere?

4V-2 No. 860 re-entered on 2 Jun 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 4V-2 No. 860?

4V-2 No. 860 was operated by IKI / NPOL and built by NPOL (SU).

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