Kosmos-297

Re-entered 10 Sep 1969

Kosmos-297 (NORAD 4082, COSPAR 1969-076A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 1969, launched on 2 Sep 1969 on the Zenit-4 No. 64 mission. It is catalogued as Zenit-4 No. 64L. It was operated by TsUKOS as part of the Zenit-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4 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

years on orbit

2,200

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Sep 1969 · on the Zenit-4 No. 64 mission

Operational10 Sep 1969 · entered service

Retired10 Sep 1969 · end of operational service

Re-entered10 Sep 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4082

COSPAR1969-076A

TypeSatellite

OperatorTsUKOS

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerTSKBE3

BusZenit-4

Mass2,200 kg

ProgrammeZenit-4

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude203 × 307 km

Inclination72.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Kosmos-297?

Kosmos-297 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 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 Kosmos-297 re-enter the atmosphere?

Kosmos-297 re-entered on 10 Sep 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Kosmos-297?

Kosmos-297 was operated by TsUKOS and built by TSKBE3 (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-05.

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