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US-A No. 110

Re-entered 13 Jan 1966

US-A No. 110 (NORAD 1867, COSPAR 1965-111A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 1966, launched on 27 Dec 1965 on the 4Ya11 (US-A) mission. It was operated by OKB52 as part of the US-A Test programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB52/KB1 on the US-A bus, with a mass of 3,600 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
1966
re-entered
1
year on orbit
3,600
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Dec 1965 · on the 4Ya11 (US-A) mission
Operational28 Dec 1965 · entered service
Retired28 Dec 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Jan 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1867
COSPAR1965-111A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB52
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB52/KB1
BusUS-A
Mass3,600 kg (3,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeUS-A Test
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude203 × 269 km
Inclination65.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-A No. 110?

US-A No. 110 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 1966, 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 US-A No. 110 re-enter the atmosphere?

US-A No. 110 re-entered on 13 Jan 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built US-A No. 110?

US-A No. 110 was operated by OKB52 and built by OKB52/KB1 (SU).

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