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US-PM1 No. 134

Re-entered 20 Nov 1987

US-PM1 No. 134 (NORAD 15653, COSPAR 1985-030A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 1987, launched on 18 Apr 1985 on the US-PM1 mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-PM1 programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,300 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.

1985
launched
1987
re-entered
2
years on orbit
3,300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Apr 1985 · on the US-PM1 mission
Operational22 Jun 1985 · entered service
Retired24 Feb 1986 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Nov 1987 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15653
COSPAR1985-030A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVMF
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerARSL/KOMET
BusUS-P
Mass3,300 kg (3,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeUS-PM1
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude428 × 443 km
Inclination65.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-PM1 No. 134?

US-PM1 No. 134 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did US-PM1 No. 134 re-enter the atmosphere?

US-PM1 No. 134 re-entered on 20 Nov 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was US-PM1 No. 134 operational?

US-PM1 No. 134 was operational for roughly 8 months, from 22 Jun 1985 to 24 Feb 1986.

Who operated and built US-PM1 No. 134?

US-PM1 No. 134 was operated by VMF and built by ARSL/KOMET (SU).

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