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3MV-4 No. 6

Re-entered 9 Dec 1965

3MV-4 No. 6 (NORAD 1742, COSPAR 1965-094A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 1965, launched on 23 Nov 1965 on the 3MV-4 No. 6 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the 3MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 963 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
1965
re-entered
0
years on orbit
963
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Nov 1965 · on the 3MV-4 No. 6 mission
Operational23 Nov 1965 · entered service
Retired23 Nov 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Dec 1965 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1742
COSPAR1965-094A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusMV
Mass963 kg
Programme3MV
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude209 × 262 km
Inclination51.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 3MV-4 No. 6?

3MV-4 No. 6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 1965, 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 3MV-4 No. 6 re-enter the atmosphere?

3MV-4 No. 6 re-entered on 9 Dec 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 3MV-4 No. 6?

3MV-4 No. 6 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

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