3MV-1 No. 1

Re-entered 14 Nov 1963

3MV-1 No. 1 (NORAD 687, COSPAR 1963-044A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1963, launched on 11 Nov 1963 on the 3MV-1 No. 1 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the 3MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 490 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

1963

re-entered

years on orbit

490

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 1963 · on the 3MV-1 No. 1 mission

Operational11 Nov 1963 · entered service

Retired11 Nov 1963 · end of operational service

Re-entered14 Nov 1963 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID687

COSPAR1963-044A

TypeSatellite

OperatorOKB1

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerOKB1

BusMV

Mass490 kg (480 kg dry)

Programme3MV

CategoryPLAN

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude180 × 219 km

Inclination64.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 3MV-1 No. 1?

3MV-1 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1963, 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 3MV-1 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

3MV-1 No. 1 re-entered on 14 Nov 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 3MV-1 No. 1?

3MV-1 No. 1 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

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

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