Kosmos-133

Re-entered 30 Nov 1966

Kosmos-133 (NORAD 2601, COSPAR 1966-107A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 1966, launched on 28 Nov 1966 on the Soyuz 7K-OK No. 2 mission. It is catalogued as Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2. It was operated by TsKBEM as part of the 7K-OK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7K-OK bus, with a mass of 2,800 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

years on orbit

2,800

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Nov 1966 · on the Soyuz 7K-OK No. 2 mission

Operational30 Nov 1966 · entered service

Retired30 Nov 1966 · end of operational service

Re-entered30 Nov 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2601

COSPAR1966-107A

TypeSatellite

OperatorTsKBEM

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerTSKBEM

Bus7K-OK

Mass2,800 kg (2,720 kg dry)

Programme7K-OK

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude173 × 219 km

Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Kosmos-133?

Kosmos-133 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 Kosmos-133 re-enter the atmosphere?

Kosmos-133 re-entered on 30 Nov 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Kosmos-133?

Kosmos-133 was operated by TsKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-05.

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