🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Zaliv No. 23L
Retired 1972Zaliv No. 23L (NORAD 6148, COSPAR 1972-062A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Aug 1972, launched on 16 Aug 1972 on the Tsiklon GVM mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Zaliv programme. The spacecraft was built by OAZ on the KAUR-1 11F617 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1972
launched
1972
retired
54
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched16 Aug 1972 · on the Tsiklon GVM mission
Operational1 Aug 1972 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6148
COSPAR1972-062A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOAZ
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeZaliv
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude956 × 973 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Zaliv No. 23L?
Zaliv No. 23L was retired from service around 1 Aug 1972 after launching in 1972. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Zaliv No. 23L?
Zaliv No. 23L was operated by OKB10 and built by OAZ (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.