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Oblik No. 322

Re-entered 17 Dec 1985

Oblik No. 322 (NORAD 16296, COSPAR 1985-111A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 1985, launched on 3 Dec 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

Launched3 Dec 1985 · on the Oblik mission
Operational17 Dec 1985 · entered service
Retired17 Dec 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Dec 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16296
COSPAR1985-111A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude356 × 414 km
Inclination72.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 322?

Oblik No. 322 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 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. 322 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 322 re-entered on 17 Dec 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 322?

Oblik No. 322 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.