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77KSI No. 174-01

Re-entered 26 Apr 1996

77KSI No. 174-01 (NORAD 23848, COSPAR 1996-023A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 1996, launched on 23 Apr 1996 on the TsM-I 77KSI No. 17401 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the TsM programme. The spacecraft was built by KHRU on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 19,470 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.

1996
launched
1996
re-entered
0
years on orbit
19,470
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Apr 1996 · on the TsM-I 77KSI No. 17401 mission
Operational23 Mar 2001 · entered service
Retired23 Mar 2001 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Apr 1996 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23848
COSPAR1996-023A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerKHRU
Bus77KS
Mass19,470 kg (18,630 kg dry)
ProgrammeTsM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude389 × 396 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 77KSI No. 174-01?

77KSI No. 174-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 1996, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did 77KSI No. 174-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

77KSI No. 174-01 re-entered on 26 Apr 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 77KSI No. 174-01?

77KSI No. 174-01 was operated by RKKE and built by KHRU (RU).

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