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E-6LF No. 102

Re-entered 25 Oct 1966

E-6LF No. 102 (NORAD 2508, COSPAR 1966-094A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 1966, launched on 22 Oct 1966 on the E-6LF No. 102 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-6LF programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,308 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
1,308
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Oct 1966 · on the E-6LF No. 102 mission
Operational19 Jan 1967 · entered service
Retired19 Jan 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Oct 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2508
COSPAR1966-094A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / BABTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusE-6 DU
Mass1,308 kg (1,288 kg dry)
ProgrammeE-6LF
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude200 × 500,000 km
Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-6LF No. 102?

E-6LF No. 102 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 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 E-6LF No. 102 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-6LF No. 102 re-entered on 25 Oct 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-6LF No. 102?

E-6LF No. 102 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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