🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Strela-2M No. 15L
Retired 1973Strela-2M No. 15L (NORAD 6059, COSPAR 1972-043A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1973, launched on 23 Jun 1972 on the Strela-2M mission.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.
1972
launched
1973
retired
54
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched23 Jun 1972 · on the Strela-2M mission
Operational1 Jan 1973 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1973 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6059
COSPAR1972-043A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-2M
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeStrela-2M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude788 × 803 km
Inclination74.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Strela-2M No. 15L?
Strela-2M No. 15L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1973 after launching in 1972. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Strela-2M No. 15L?
Strela-2M No. 15L 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.