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Kosmos-1974
Retired 1993Kosmos-1974 (NORAD 19554, COSPAR 1988-092A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 7 Apr 1993, launched on 3 Oct 1988 on the Oko mission. It is catalogued as Oko 73D6 No. 6046. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1988
launched
1993
retired
38
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched3 Oct 1988 · on the Oko mission
Operational7 Apr 1993 · entered service
Retired7 Apr 1993 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID19554
COSPAR1988-092A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko E
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude601 × 39,772 km
Inclination62.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1974?
Kosmos-1974 was retired from service around 7 Apr 1993 after launching in 1988. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1974?
Kosmos-1974 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.