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Tselina-O GVM No. 2

Re-entered 8 Jun 1978

Tselina-O GVM No. 2 (NORAD 3021, COSPAR 1967-108A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1978, launched on 30 Oct 1967 on the Tselina-O GVM mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the Tselina-O programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-O bus, with a mass of 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
1978
re-entered
11
years on orbit
400
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Oct 1967 · on the Tselina-O GVM mission
Operational30 Oct 1967 · entered service
Retired30 Oct 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Jun 1978 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3021
COSPAR1967-108A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusTselina-O
Mass400 kg
ProgrammeTselina-O
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude526 × 574 km
Inclination74.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tselina-O GVM No. 2?

Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1978, 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 Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-entered on 8 Jun 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Tselina-O GVM No. 2?

Tselina-O GVM No. 2 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).

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