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Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A

Re-entered 2 Jul 1972

Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A (NORAD 6066, COSPAR 1972-045A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 1972, launched on 26 Jun 1972 on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the 7K-TX programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7K-T bus, with a mass of 2,850 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.

1972
launched
1972
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Jun 1972 · on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A mission
Operational2 Jul 1972 · entered service
Retired2 Jul 1972 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Jul 1972 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID6066
COSPAR1972-045A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTSKBEM
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSKBEM
Bus7K-T
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-TX
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude188 × 317 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A?

Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 1972, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1972. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A re-entered on 2 Jul 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A?

Soyuz 7K-T No. 33A was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).

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