Oko 73D6 No. 6062

Re-entered 31 Dec 2012

Oko 73D6 No. 6062 (NORAD 22741, COSPAR 1993-051A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2012, launched on 10 Aug 1993 on the Oko mission. 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. 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.

1993

launched

2012

re-entered

years on orbit

1,250

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Aug 1993 · on the Oko mission

Operational1 Jan 1997 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1997 · end of operational service

Re-entered31 Dec 2012 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22741

COSPAR1993-051A

TypeSatellite

OperatorPVO

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET

BusOko

Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)

ProgrammeOko E

CategoryEW

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude626 × 39,725 km

Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 73D6 No. 6062?

Oko 73D6 No. 6062 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2012, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1993. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oko 73D6 No. 6062 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 73D6 No. 6062 re-entered on 31 Dec 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6062?

Oko 73D6 No. 6062 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (RU).

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

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