🛰️ DEBRIS OBJECT · HISTORICAL RECORD
US-A coolant
Historical recordUS-A coolant (NORAD 26512, COSPAR 1981-021P) is a historical RU catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 5 Mar 1981 on the US-A reactor mission. It was operated by Soviet Navy. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1981
launched
45
years on orbit
Lifecycle
Launched5 Mar 1981 · on the US-A reactor mission
Specifications
NORAD ID26512
COSPAR1981-021P
TypeDebris object
OperatorSoviet Navy
Country / StateRU
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude907 × 956 km
Inclination65.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to US-A coolant?
US-A coolant is a historical catalogue entry from a 1981 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built US-A coolant?
US-A coolant was operated by Soviet Navy (RU).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-15.