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Vostok-3A No. 7

Re-entered 19 Jun 1963

Vostok-3A No. 7 (NORAD 591, COSPAR 1963-020A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 1963, launched on 14 Jun 1963 on the Vostok-3A No. 7 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok3A programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,100 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.

1963
launched
1963
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,100
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jun 1963 · on the Vostok-3A No. 7 mission
Operational19 Jun 1963 · entered service
Retired19 Jun 1963 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Jun 1963 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID591
COSPAR1963-020A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusVostok
Mass2,100 kg
ProgrammeVostok3A
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude158 × 164 km
Inclination64.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Vostok-3A No. 7?

Vostok-3A No. 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 1963, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Vostok-3A No. 7 re-enter the atmosphere?

Vostok-3A No. 7 re-entered on 19 Jun 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Vostok-3A No. 7?

Vostok-3A No. 7 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.