MAK 1

Re-entered 2 Jun 1991

MAK 1 (NORAD 21425, COSPAR 1986-017DV) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 1991, launched on 30 May 1991 on the DOS 7 (17K No. 127-01) mission. It was operated by MAIO / MOM as part of the DOS SS programme. The spacecraft was built by MAIO on the MAK bus, with a mass of 16 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.

1991

launched

1991

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 May 1991 · on the DOS 7 (17K No. 127-01) mission

Operational17 Jun 1991 · entered service

Retired17 Jun 1991 · end of operational service

Re-entered2 Jun 1991 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID21425

COSPAR1986-017DV

TypeSatellite

OperatorMAIO / MOM

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerMAIO

BusMAK

Mass16 kg

ProgrammeDOS SS

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude143 × 151 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MAK 1?

MAK 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1991. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did MAK 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

MAK 1 re-entered on 2 Jun 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MAK 1?

MAK 1 was operated by MAIO / MOM and built by MAIO (SU).

Launched together

Balloon subsatelliteRe-entered 1991 Progress 7K-TGM No. 207Re-entered 1991

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

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