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Oblik No. 327

Re-entered 30 Oct 1985

Oblik No. 327 (NORAD 16169, COSPAR 1985-095A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 1985, launched on 16 Oct 1985 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.

1985
launched
1985
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Oct 1985 · on the Oblik mission
Operational30 Oct 1985 · entered service
Retired30 Oct 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Oct 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16169
COSPAR1985-095A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude229 × 280 km
Inclination70.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 327?

Oblik No. 327 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 Oblik No. 327 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 327 re-entered on 30 Oct 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 327?

Oblik No. 327 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.