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DS-U2-I No. 1

Re-entered 30 Nov 1966

DS-U2-I No. 1 (NORAD 2182, COSPAR 1966-043A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 1966, launched on 24 May 1966 on the DS-U2-I No. 1 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U2-I programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 286 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
0
years on orbit
286
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 May 1966 · on the DS-U2-I No. 1 mission
Operational26 May 1966 · entered service
Retired26 May 1966 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Nov 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2182
COSPAR1966-043A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusDS-U2
Mass286 kg
ProgrammeDS-U2-I
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude208 × 1,202 km
Inclination48.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-U2-I No. 1?

DS-U2-I No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 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 DS-U2-I No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-U2-I No. 1 re-entered on 30 Nov 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-U2-I No. 1?

DS-U2-I No. 1 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).

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