🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Strela-2M No. 18L
Retired 1975Strela-2M No. 18L (NORAD 6965, COSPAR 1973-098A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 4 Dec 1973 on the Strela-2M mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-2M bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
1975
retired
53
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched4 Dec 1973 · on the Strela-2M mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6965
COSPAR1973-098A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-2M
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeStrela-2M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude768 × 806 km
Inclination74.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Strela-2M No. 18L?
Strela-2M No. 18L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1975 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Strela-2M No. 18L?
Strela-2M No. 18L was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.