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Oblik No. 337

Re-entered 29 Jan 1987

Oblik No. 337 (NORAD 17297, COSPAR 1987-004A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 1987, launched on 15 Jan 1987 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.

1987
launched
1987
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jan 1987 · on the Oblik mission
Operational29 Jan 1987 · entered service
Retired29 Jan 1987 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Jan 1987 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID17297
COSPAR1987-004A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude359 × 413 km
Inclination72.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 337?

Oblik No. 337 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1987. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oblik No. 337 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 337 re-entered on 29 Jan 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 337?

Oblik No. 337 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.