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Strela-1
Retired 1966Strela-1 (NORAD 1570, COSPAR 1965-070A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1966, launched on 3 Sep 1965 on the Strela-1 mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-1 11F610 bus, with a mass of 50 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1966
retired
61
years on orbit
50
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched3 Sep 1965 · on the Strela-1 mission
Operational1 Jan 1966 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1966 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1570
COSPAR1965-070A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-1 11F610
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeStrela-1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,356 × 1,550 km
Inclination56.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Strela-1?
Strela-1 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1966 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Strela-1?
Strela-1 was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.