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E-6LS No. 113

Re-entered 10 Apr 1968

E-6LS No. 113 (NORAD 3178, COSPAR 1968-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 1968, launched on 7 Apr 1968 on the E-6LS No. 113 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 1,388 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.

1968
launched
1968
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,388
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Apr 1968 · on the E-6LS No. 113 mission
Operational24 Jun 1968 · entered service
Retired24 Jun 1968 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Apr 1968 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3178
COSPAR1968-027A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / BABTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusE-6 DU
Mass1,388 kg (1,368 kg dry)
ProgrammeE-6LS
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude200 × 500,000 km
Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-6LS No. 113?

E-6LS No. 113 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 1968, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1968. 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. 113 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-6LS No. 113 re-entered on 10 Apr 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-6LS No. 113?

E-6LS No. 113 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.