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Strela-2M No. 14L

Retired 1972

Strela-2M No. 14L (NORAD 5705, COSPAR 1971-114A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1972, launched on 17 Dec 1971 on the Strela-2M mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-2M bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1971
launched
1972
retired
55
years on orbit
800
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Dec 1971 · on the Strela-2M mission
Operational1 Jan 1972 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID5705
COSPAR1971-114A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-2M
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeStrela-2M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude784 × 807 km
Inclination74.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Strela-2M No. 14L?

Strela-2M No. 14L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1972 after launching in 1971. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built Strela-2M No. 14L?

Strela-2M No. 14L 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.