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DS-P1-I No. 4L

Re-entered 13 Nov 1968

DS-P1-I No. 4L (NORAD 3414, COSPAR 1968-079A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 1968, launched on 20 Sep 1968 on the DS-P1-I No. 4 mission. It was operated by YUZH / PVO as part of the DS-P1-I L programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 200 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
200
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Sep 1968 · on the DS-P1-I No. 4 mission
Operational13 Nov 1968 · entered service
Retired13 Nov 1968 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Nov 1968 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3414
COSPAR1968-079A
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZH / PVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusDS-P1
Mass200 kg
ProgrammeDS-P1-I L
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude268 × 391 km
Inclination71.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-P1-I No. 4L?

DS-P1-I No. 4L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 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-P1-I No. 4L re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-P1-I No. 4L re-entered on 13 Nov 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-P1-I No. 4L?

DS-P1-I No. 4L was operated by YUZH / PVO and built by YUZH (SU).

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