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2MV-3 No. 1

Re-entered 5 Nov 1962

2MV-3 No. 1 (NORAD 451, COSPAR 1962 B XI 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 1962, launched on 4 Nov 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

Launched4 Nov 1962
Operational4 Nov 1962 · entered service
Retired4 Nov 1962 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Nov 1962 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID451
COSPAR1962 B XI 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusMV
Mass600 kg
Programme2MV
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude170 × 170 km
Inclination64.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 2MV-3 No. 1?

2MV-3 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 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-3 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

2MV-3 No. 1 re-entered on 5 Nov 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 2MV-3 No. 1?

2MV-3 No. 1 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.