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2MV-1 No. 2

Re-entered 6 Sep 1962

2MV-1 No. 2 (NORAD 381, COSPAR 1962 A TAU 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 1962, launched on 1 Sep 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

Launched1 Sep 1962
Operational1 Sep 1962 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 1962 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Sep 1962 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID381
COSPAR1962 A TAU 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusMV
Mass600 kg
Programme2MV
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude185 × 246 km
Inclination64.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 2MV-1 No. 2?

2MV-1 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 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. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

2MV-1 No. 2 re-entered on 6 Sep 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

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

2MV-1 No. 2 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.