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E-6LS No. 111

Re-entered 11 Nov 1977

E-6LS No. 111 (NORAD 2805, COSPAR 1967-046A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 1977, launched on 16 May 1967 on the E-6LS No. 111 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-6LS programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,300 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.

1967
launched
1977
re-entered
10
years on orbit
1,300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 May 1967 · on the E-6LS No. 111 mission
Operational1 Jan 1967 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Nov 1977 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2805
COSPAR1967-046A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / BABTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusE-6 DU
Mass1,300 kg
ProgrammeE-6LS
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (HEO)
Altitude671 × 60,294 km
Inclination51.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-6LS No. 111?

E-6LS No. 111 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 1977, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1967. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did E-6LS No. 111 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-6LS No. 111 re-entered on 11 Nov 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-6LS No. 111?

E-6LS No. 111 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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