Oko 73D6 No. 6032

Re-entered 11 May 2001

Oko 73D6 No. 6032 (NORAD 16235, COSPAR 1985-105A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 2001, launched on 9 Nov 1985 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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

2001

re-entered

years on orbit

1,250

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Nov 1985 · on the Oko mission

Operational18 Dec 1987 · entered service

Retired18 Dec 1987 · end of operational service

Re-entered11 May 2001 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16235

COSPAR1985-105A

TypeSatellite

OperatorPVO

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET

BusOko

Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)

ProgrammeOko E

CategoryEW

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude692 × 39,674 km

Inclination63.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 73D6 No. 6032?

Oko 73D6 No. 6032 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 2001, 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6032 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 73D6 No. 6032 re-entered on 11 May 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6032?

Oko 73D6 No. 6032 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).

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

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