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Zenit-4M No. 2L

Re-entered 5 Feb 1969

Zenit-4M No. 2L (NORAD 3667, COSPAR 1969-008A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1969, launched on 23 Jan 1969 on the Zenit-4M mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Zenit-4M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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.

1969
launched
1969
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,200
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Jan 1969 · on the Zenit-4M mission
Operational5 Feb 1969 · entered service
Retired5 Feb 1969 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Feb 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3667
COSPAR1969-008A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTSKBE3
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSKBE3
BusZenit-4M
Mass2,200 kg
ProgrammeZenit-4M
CategoryIMG/AST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude206 × 297 km
Inclination69.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Zenit-4M No. 2L?

Zenit-4M No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1969, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1969. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Zenit-4M No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?

Zenit-4M No. 2L re-entered on 5 Feb 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Zenit-4M No. 2L?

Zenit-4M No. 2L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).

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