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Tsiklon GVM
Retired 1973Tsiklon GVM (NORAD 6350, COSPAR 1973-005A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1973, launched on 26 Jan 1973 on the Tsiklon GVM mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Tsiklon A2 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.
1973
launched
1973
retired
53
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Jan 1973 · on the Tsiklon GVM mission
Operational1 Jan 1973 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1973 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6350
COSPAR1973-005A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOAZ
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeTsiklon A2
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude575 × 614 km
Inclination50.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tsiklon GVM?
Tsiklon GVM was retired from service around 1 Jan 1973 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tsiklon GVM?
Tsiklon GVM 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.