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Oblik No. 391

Re-entered 3 Mar 1989

Oblik No. 391 (NORAD 19818, COSPAR 1989-015A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1989, launched on 17 Feb 1989 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.

1989
launched
1989
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Feb 1989 · on the Oblik mission
Operational3 Mar 1989 · entered service
Retired3 Mar 1989 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Mar 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19818
COSPAR1989-015A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUNKS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusOblik
Mass2,655 kg
ProgrammeOblik
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude231 × 266 km
Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oblik No. 391?

Oblik No. 391 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1989. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oblik No. 391 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oblik No. 391 re-entered on 3 Mar 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oblik No. 391?

Oblik No. 391 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.