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Oko 73D6 No. 6071

Re-entered 15 Oct 2022

Oko 73D6 No. 6071 (NORAD 37170, COSPAR 2010-049A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2022, launched on 30 Sep 2010 on the Oko TP 6071 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 2,400 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.

2010
launched
2022
re-entered
12
years on orbit
2,400
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Sep 2010 · on the Oko TP 6071 mission
Operational1 Mar 2013 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 2013 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Oct 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID37170
COSPAR2010-049A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass2,400 kg (1,850 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko E
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude607 × 39,741 km
Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Oko 73D6 No. 6071?

Oko 73D6 No. 6071 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2010. 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. 6071 re-enter the atmosphere?

Oko 73D6 No. 6071 re-entered on 15 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6071?

Oko 73D6 No. 6071 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.