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Oblik No. 372

Re-entered 15 Sep 1988

Oblik No. 372 (NORAD 19462, COSPAR 1988-079A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 1988, launched on 6 Sep 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

Launched6 Sep 1988 · on the Oblik mission
Operational15 Sep 1988 · entered service
Retired15 Sep 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Sep 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19462
COSPAR1988-079A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude227 × 278 km
Inclination72.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 372?

Oblik No. 372 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 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. 372 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 372 re-entered on 15 Sep 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 372?

Oblik No. 372 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.