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DS-U2-V No. 1

Re-entered 3 Jan 1966

DS-U2-V No. 1 (NORAD 1629, COSPAR 1965-084A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 1966, launched on 19 Oct 1965 on the DS-U2-V No. 1 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U2-V programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 240 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.

1965
launched
1966
re-entered
1
year on orbit
240
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Oct 1965 · on the DS-U2-V No. 1 mission
Operational16 Dec 1965 · entered service
Retired16 Dec 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Jan 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1629
COSPAR1965-084A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusDS-U2
Mass240 kg
ProgrammeDS-U2-V
CategoryTECH?
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude158 × 208 km
Inclination48.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-U2-V No. 1?

DS-U2-V No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did DS-U2-V No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-U2-V No. 1 re-entered on 3 Jan 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-U2-V No. 1?

DS-U2-V No. 1 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).

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