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Oblik No. 348

Re-entered 17 Sep 1986

Oblik No. 348 (NORAD 16926, COSPAR 1986-066A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 1986, launched on 3 Sep 1986 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS 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.

1986
launched
1986
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Sep 1986 · on the Oblik mission
Operational17 Sep 1986 · entered service
Retired17 Sep 1986 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Sep 1986 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16926
COSPAR1986-066A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude347 × 414 km
Inclination70.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 348?

Oblik No. 348 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 1986, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1986. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oblik No. 348 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 348 re-entered on 17 Sep 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 348?

Oblik No. 348 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).

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