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Tsiklon GVM No. 2
Retired 1967Tsiklon GVM No. 2 (NORAD 2801, COSPAR 1967-045A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 May 1967, launched on 15 May 1967 on the Tsiklon GVM mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Tsiklon A1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F617 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1967
retired
59
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 May 1967 · on the Tsiklon GVM mission
Operational1 May 1967 · entered service
Retired1 May 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2801
COSPAR1967-045A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeTsiklon A1
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude736 × 822 km
Inclination74.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tsiklon GVM No. 2?
Tsiklon GVM No. 2 was retired from service around 1 May 1967 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tsiklon GVM No. 2?
Tsiklon GVM No. 2 was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.