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Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 6
Retired 1973Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 6 (NORAD 6122, COSPAR 1972-057F) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1973, launched on 20 Jul 1972 on the Strela-1M mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-1M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-1 11F625 bus, with a mass of 60 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1972
launched
1973
retired
54
years on orbit
60
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched20 Jul 1972 · on the Strela-1M mission
Operational1 Jan 1973 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1973 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6122
COSPAR1972-057F
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-1 11F625
Mass60 kg
ProgrammeStrela-1M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,474 × 1,498 km
Inclination74.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 6?
Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 6 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-1M Blok 04 No. 6?
Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 6 was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Launched together
Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 1Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 2Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 3Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 4Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 5Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 7Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 8
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.