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IS-M GVM No. 003/DU

Re-entered 28 Aug 1970

IS-M GVM No. 003/DU (NORAD 4282, COSPAR 1969-108A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1970, launched on 23 Dec 1969 on the IM IS (I2P?) mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBM/KB1 on the IS bus, with a mass of 3,600 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.

1969
launched
1970
re-entered
1
year on orbit
3,600
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Dec 1969 · on the IM IS (I2P?) mission
Operational23 Dec 1969 · entered service
Retired23 Dec 1969 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Aug 1970 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4282
COSPAR1969-108A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPKO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSKBM/KB1
BusIS
Mass3,600 kg
ProgrammeIS 5V91M
CategoryTARG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude148 × 1,538 km
Inclination49.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to IS-M GVM No. 003/DU?

IS-M GVM No. 003/DU re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1970, 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 IS-M GVM No. 003/DU re-enter the atmosphere?

IS-M GVM No. 003/DU re-entered on 28 Aug 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built IS-M GVM No. 003/DU?

IS-M GVM No. 003/DU was operated by PKO and built by TSKBM/KB1 (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.