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US-K 5V95 No. 2002

Retired 1974

US-K 5V95 No. 2002 (NORAD 6916, COSPAR 1973-084A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 27 Jun 1974, launched on 2 Nov 1973 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko A programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1973
launched
1974
retired
53
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Nov 1973 · on the Oko mission
Operational27 Jun 1974 · entered service
Retired27 Jun 1974 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID6916
COSPAR1973-084A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko A
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude659 × 39,687 km
Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-K 5V95 No. 2002?

US-K 5V95 No. 2002 was retired from service around 27 Jun 1974 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 2002?

US-K 5V95 No. 2002 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).

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