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Oblik No. 797

Re-entered 24 Dec 1984

Oblik No. 797 (NORAD 15414, COSPAR 1984-121A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Dec 1984, launched on 29 Nov 1984 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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.

1984
launched
1984
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Nov 1984 · on the Oblik mission
Operational24 Dec 1984 · entered service
Retired24 Dec 1984 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Dec 1984 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15414
COSPAR1984-121A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude195 × 346 km
Inclination72.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 797?

Oblik No. 797 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Dec 1984, 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 Oblik No. 797 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 797 re-entered on 24 Dec 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 797?

Oblik No. 797 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).

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