Kosmos-1602
Re-entered 7 May 2026Kosmos-1602 (NORAD 15331, COSPAR 1984-105A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2026, launched on 28 Sep 1984 on the Okean-OE NKhM No. 2 mission. It is catalogued as Okean-OE No. 2L. It was operated by GMS / Southern SDB as part of the Okean-OE programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Okean bus, with a mass of 1,922 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1602?
Kosmos-1602 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1984. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kosmos-1602 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-1602 re-entered on 7 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1602?
Kosmos-1602 was operated by GMS / Southern SDB and built by YUZH (SU).