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Kosmos-1541
Retired 1985Kosmos-1541 (NORAD 14790, COSPAR 1984-024A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 17 Oct 1985, launched on 6 Mar 1984 on the Oko mission. It is catalogued as Oko 73D6 No. 6020. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1984
launched
1985
retired
42
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 Mar 1984 · on the Oko mission
Operational17 Oct 1985 · entered service
Retired17 Oct 1985 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID14790
COSPAR1984-024A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko E
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude614 × 39,738 km
Inclination63.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1541?
Kosmos-1541 was retired from service around 17 Oct 1985 after launching in 1984. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1541?
Kosmos-1541 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.