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TKS-M No. 165-01

Re-entered 2 Oct 1985

TKS-M No. 165-01 (NORAD 16095, COSPAR 1985-086A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1985, launched on 27 Sep 1985 on the TKS-M No. 16501 mission. It was operated by ZIKH as part of the TKS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 19,000 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
1985
re-entered
0
years on orbit
19,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Sep 1985 · on the TKS-M No. 16501 mission
Operational1 Dec 1989 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 1989 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Oct 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16095
COSPAR1985-086A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZIKH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerZIKH
Bus77KS
Mass19,000 kg (18,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeTKS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude338 × 375 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TKS-M No. 165-01?

TKS-M No. 165-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1985, 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 TKS-M No. 165-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

TKS-M No. 165-01 re-entered on 2 Oct 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TKS-M No. 165-01?

TKS-M No. 165-01 was operated by ZIKH and built by ZIKH (SU).

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