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Tsiklon GVM
Retired 1970Tsiklon GVM (NORAD 4138, COSPAR 1969-091A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1970, launched on 21 Oct 1969 on the Tsiklon mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Tsiklon A1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F617 bus, with a mass of 795 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1969
launched
1970
retired
57
years on orbit
795
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched21 Oct 1969 · on the Tsiklon mission
Operational1 Jan 1970 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID4138
COSPAR1969-091A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass795 kg
ProgrammeTsiklon A1
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude740 × 760 km
Inclination74.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tsiklon GVM?
Tsiklon GVM was retired from service around 1 Jan 1970 after launching in 1969. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tsiklon GVM?
Tsiklon GVM was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.