DS-2 No. 1

Re-entered 25 May 1962

DS-2 No. 1 (NORAD 266, COSPAR 1962 THE 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 May 1962, launched on 16 Mar 1962. It was operated by OKB586 as part of the DS Early programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB586 on the DS bus, with a mass of 47 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.

1962

launched

1962

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Mar 1962

Operational1 Apr 1962 · entered service

Retired1 Apr 1962 · end of operational service

Re-entered25 May 1962 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID266

COSPAR1962 THE 1

TypeSatellite

OperatorOKB586

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerOKB586

BusDS

Mass47 kg

ProgrammeDS Early

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude208 × 731 km

Inclination49.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-2 No. 1?

DS-2 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 May 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did DS-2 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-2 No. 1 re-entered on 25 May 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-2 No. 1?

DS-2 No. 1 was operated by OKB586 and built by OKB586 (SU).

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

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