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DS-U2-M No. 1

Re-entered 2 Apr 1967

DS-U2-M No. 1 (NORAD 1777, COSPAR 1965-095A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 1967, launched on 26 Nov 1965 on the DS-U2-M No. 1 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U2-M programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 230 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
1967
re-entered
2
years on orbit
230
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 1965 · on the DS-U2-M No. 1 mission
Operational23 Jan 1966 · entered service
Retired23 Jan 1966 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Apr 1967 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1777
COSPAR1965-095A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusDS-U2
Mass230 kg
ProgrammeDS-U2-M
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude217 × 2,020 km
Inclination48.5°

Frequently asked questions

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

DS-U2-M No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 1967, 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-M No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-U2-M No. 1 re-entered on 2 Apr 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

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

DS-U2-M 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.