E-6M No. 202 (13)

Re-entered 3 Feb 1966

E-6M No. 202 (13) (NORAD 1954, COSPAR 1966-006A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 1966, launched on 31 Jan 1966 on the E-6M No. 202 (13) mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-6M programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,166 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.

1966

launched

1966

re-entered

years on orbit

1,166

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Jan 1966 · on the E-6M No. 202 (13) mission

Operational6 Feb 1966 · entered service

Retired6 Feb 1966 · end of operational service

Re-entered3 Feb 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID1954

COSPAR1966-006A

TypeSatellite

OperatorIKI / BABTS

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOL

BusE-6 DU

Mass1,166 kg (300 kg dry)

ProgrammeE-6M

CategoryPLAN

OrbitBEO (CLO)

Altitude219 × 500,000 km

Inclination51.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-6M No. 202 (13)?

E-6M No. 202 (13) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did E-6M No. 202 (13) re-enter the atmosphere?

E-6M No. 202 (13) re-entered on 3 Feb 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-6M No. 202 (13)?

E-6M No. 202 (13) was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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

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