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Vektor-T

Re-entered 3 Aug 2012

Vektor-T (NORAD 38751, COSPAR 1998-067CM) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2012, launched on 1 Aug 2012 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the DOS SS programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE? on the Sfera-53 bus, with a mass of 8 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.

2012
launched
2012
re-entered
0
years on orbit
8
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Aug 2012 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Aug 2012 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2012 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Aug 2012 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID38751
COSPAR1998-067CM
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE?
BusSfera-53
Mass8 kg
ProgrammeDOS SS
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude401 × 403 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Vektor-T?

Vektor-T re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2012, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Vektor-T re-enter the atmosphere?

Vektor-T re-entered on 3 Aug 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Vektor-T?

Vektor-T was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE? (RU).

Launched together

Progress 7K-TGM No.416Re-entered 2012
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.