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Oblik No. 376

Re-entered 4 Mar 1988

Oblik No. 376 (NORAD 18875, COSPAR 1988-011A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 1988, launched on 19 Feb 1988 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.

1988
launched
1988
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Feb 1988 · on the Oblik mission
Operational4 Mar 1988 · entered service
Retired4 Mar 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Mar 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID18875
COSPAR1988-011A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude346 × 414 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 376?

Oblik No. 376 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oblik No. 376 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 376 re-entered on 4 Mar 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 376?

Oblik No. 376 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.