Molniya-1K No. 64L

Re-entered 30 Oct 2001

Molniya-1K No. 64L (NORAD 14516, COSPAR 1983-114A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2001, launched on 23 Nov 1983 on the Molniya-1 No. 48 mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Molniya-1K programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPM on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 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

2001

re-entered

years on orbit

1,650

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Nov 1983 · on the Molniya-1 No. 48 mission

Operational1 Jun 1987 · entered service

Retired1 Jun 1987 · end of operational service

Re-entered30 Oct 2001 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14516

COSPAR1983-114A

TypeSatellite

OperatorGUKOS

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOPM

BusMolniya-1

Mass1,650 kg (1,620 kg dry)

ProgrammeMolniya-1K

CategoryCOM

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude484 × 39,865 km

Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Molniya-1K No. 64L?

Molniya-1K No. 64L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2001, 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 Molniya-1K No. 64L re-enter the atmosphere?

Molniya-1K No. 64L re-entered on 30 Oct 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Molniya-1K No. 64L?

Molniya-1K No. 64L was operated by GUKOS and built by NPOPM (SU).

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

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