E-8LS No. 202

Re-entered 29 Sep 1971

E-8LS No. 202 (NORAD 5488, COSPAR 1971-082A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1971, launched on 28 Sep 1971 on the E-8LS No. 202 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-8 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 3,400 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.

1971

launched

1971

re-entered

years on orbit

3,400

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Sep 1971 · on the E-8LS No. 202 mission

Operational20 Oct 1972 · entered service

Retired20 Oct 1972 · end of operational service

Re-entered29 Sep 1971 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID5488

COSPAR1971-082A

TypeSatellite

OperatorIKI / BABTS

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOL

BusLuna E-8

Mass3,400 kg (3,000 kg dry)

ProgrammeE-8

CategoryPLAN

OrbitBEO (CLO)

Altitude200 × 400,000 km

Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-8LS No. 202?

E-8LS No. 202 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1971, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1971. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did E-8LS No. 202 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-8LS No. 202 re-entered on 29 Sep 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-8LS No. 202?

E-8LS No. 202 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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

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