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2MV-1 No. 1

Re-entered 28 Aug 1962

2MV-1 No. 1 (NORAD 371, COSPAR 1962 A PI 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1962, launched on 25 Aug 1962. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the 2MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 600 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.

1962
launched
1962
re-entered
0
years on orbit
600
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Aug 1962
Operational25 Aug 1962 · entered service
Retired25 Aug 1962 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Aug 1962 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID371
COSPAR1962 A PI 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusMV
Mass600 kg
Programme2MV
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude174 × 248 km
Inclination64.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 2MV-1 No. 1?

2MV-1 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did 2MV-1 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

2MV-1 No. 1 re-entered on 28 Aug 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 2MV-1 No. 1?

2MV-1 No. 1 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

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