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Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2

Re-entered 30 Nov 1966

Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2 (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 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
0
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 Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2?

Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2 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 Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2 re-entered on 30 Nov 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2?

Soyuz 7K-OK(A) No. 2 was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).

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