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DS-U1-A No. 1

Re-entered 30 Jun 1968

DS-U1-A No. 1 (NORAD 3205, COSPAR 1968-033A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 1968, launched on 18 Apr 1968 on the DS-U1-A No. 1 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U1-A programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U1 bus, with a mass of 302 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
302
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Apr 1968 · on the DS-U1-A No. 1 mission
Operational6 Jun 1968 · entered service
Retired6 Jun 1968 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Jun 1968 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3205
COSPAR1968-033A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusDS-U1
Mass302 kg
ProgrammeDS-U1-A
CategoryAST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude248 × 350 km
Inclination48.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-U1-A No. 1?

DS-U1-A No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 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 DS-U1-A No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-U1-A No. 1 re-entered on 30 Jun 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-U1-A No. 1?

DS-U1-A No. 1 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.