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I2B No. 104

Re-entered 14 Jan 1969

I2B No. 104 (NORAD 3013, COSPAR 1967-104A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1969, launched on 27 Oct 1967 on the I2-BM mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBM/KB1 on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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
1969
re-entered
2
years on orbit
1,400
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Oct 1967 · on the I2-BM mission
Operational27 Oct 1967 · entered service
Retired27 Oct 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jan 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3013
COSPAR1967-104A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPKO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSKBM/KB1
BusIS
Mass1,400 kg
ProgrammeIS 5V91
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude515 × 857 km
Inclination64.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to I2B No. 104?

I2B No. 104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1969, 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 I2B No. 104 re-enter the atmosphere?

I2B No. 104 re-entered on 14 Jan 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built I2B No. 104?

I2B No. 104 was operated by PKO and built by TSKBM/KB1 (SU).

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