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Oblik No. 355

Re-entered 19 May 1987

Oblik No. 355 (NORAD 17940, COSPAR 1987-039A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 1987, launched on 5 May 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

Launched5 May 1987 · on the Oblik mission
Operational19 May 1987 · entered service
Retired19 May 1987 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 May 1987 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID17940
COSPAR1987-039A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude347 × 415 km
Inclination70.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 355?

Oblik No. 355 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 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. 355 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 355 re-entered on 19 May 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 355?

Oblik No. 355 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.