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I2P No. 507

Re-entered 4 Apr 1975

I2P No. 507 (NORAD 5646, COSPAR 1971-106A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1975, launched on 3 Dec 1971 on the I2P mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91T programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBM/KB1 on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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
1975
re-entered
4
years on orbit
1,400
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Dec 1971 · on the I2P mission
Operational3 Dec 1971 · entered service
Retired3 Dec 1971 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Apr 1975 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID5646
COSPAR1971-106A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPKO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSKBM/KB1
BusIS
Mass1,400 kg
ProgrammeIS 5V91T
CategoryWEAPON
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude225 × 1,778 km
Inclination65.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to I2P No. 507?

I2P No. 507 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1975, 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 I2P No. 507 re-enter the atmosphere?

I2P No. 507 re-entered on 4 Apr 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built I2P No. 507?

I2P No. 507 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.