Oko 73D6 No. 6070

Re-entered 6 May 2017

Oko 73D6 No. 6070 (NORAD 33447, COSPAR 2008-062A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2017, launched on 2 Dec 2008 on the Oko TP 6070 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.

2008

launched

2017

re-entered

years on orbit

1,900

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Dec 2008 · on the Oko TP 6070 mission

Operational1 Oct 2014 · entered service

Retired1 Oct 2014 · end of operational service

Re-entered6 May 2017 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33447

COSPAR2008-062A

TypeSatellite

OperatorPVO

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET

BusOko

Mass1,900 kg (1,850 kg dry)

ProgrammeOko E

CategoryEW

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude522 × 39,190 km

Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 73D6 No. 6070?

Oko 73D6 No. 6070 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2008. 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. 6070 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 73D6 No. 6070 re-entered on 6 May 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6070?

Oko 73D6 No. 6070 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.

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