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Geoid No. 24L
Retired 1974Geoid No. 24L (NORAD 6825, COSPAR 1973-064A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1974, launched on 8 Sep 1973 on the Geoid mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Sfera programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F621 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
1974
retired
53
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Sep 1973 · on the Geoid mission
Operational1 Jan 1974 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1974 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6825
COSPAR1973-064A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F621
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeSfera
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,374 × 1,406 km
Inclination74.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Geoid No. 24L?
Geoid No. 24L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1974 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Geoid No. 24L?
Geoid No. 24L was operated by VTS and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.