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Oblik No. 385

Re-entered 22 Aug 1988

Oblik No. 385 (NORAD 19372, COSPAR 1988-068A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 1988, launched on 8 Aug 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

Launched8 Aug 1988 · on the Oblik mission
Operational22 Aug 1988 · entered service
Retired22 Aug 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Aug 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19372
COSPAR1988-068A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude230 × 285 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 385?

Oblik No. 385 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 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. 385 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 385 re-entered on 22 Aug 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 385?

Oblik No. 385 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.