I2B No. 102

Re-entered 16 Oct 1982

I2B No. 102 (NORAD 683, COSPAR 1963-043A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 1982, launched on 1 Nov 1963 on the I-2B No. 102 mission. It was operated by OKB52 as part of the IS Polyot programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB52/KB1 on the I-2B bus, with a mass of 1,950 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.

1963

launched

1982

re-entered

years on orbit

1,950

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Nov 1963 · on the I-2B No. 102 mission

Operational1 Nov 1963 · entered service

Retired1 Nov 1963 · end of operational service

Re-entered16 Oct 1982 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID683

COSPAR1963-043A

TypeSatellite

OperatorOKB52

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerOKB52/KB1

BusI-2B

Mass1,950 kg

ProgrammeIS Polyot

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LEO/I)

Altitude327 × 1,418 km

Inclination58.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to I2B No. 102?

I2B No. 102 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 1982, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did I2B No. 102 re-enter the atmosphere?

I2B No. 102 re-entered on 16 Oct 1982, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built I2B No. 102?

I2B No. 102 was operated by OKB52 and built by OKB52/KB1 (SU).

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

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