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Oko 73D6 No. 6068

Re-entered 22 Nov 2019

Oko 73D6 No. 6068 (NORAD 29260, COSPAR 2006-030A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 2019, launched on 21 Jul 2006 on the Oko US-KS? mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,900 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.

2006
launched
2019
re-entered
13
years on orbit
1,900
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Jul 2006 · on the Oko US-KS? mission
Operational1 Sep 2014 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2014 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Nov 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29260
COSPAR2006-030A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,900 kg (1,850 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko E
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude584 × 39,780 km
Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 73D6 No. 6068?

Oko 73D6 No. 6068 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Oko 73D6 No. 6068 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 73D6 No. 6068 re-entered on 22 Nov 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6068?

Oko 73D6 No. 6068 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (RU).

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