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Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 2
Retired 1975Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 2 (NORAD 6986, COSPAR 1973-104B) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 19 Dec 1973 on the Strela-1M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Strela-1M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-1 11F625 bus, with a mass of 60 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
1975
retired
53
years on orbit
60
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched19 Dec 1973 · on the Strela-1M mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6986
COSPAR1973-104B
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOSR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-1 11F625
Mass60 kg
ProgrammeStrela-1M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,445 × 1,487 km
Inclination74.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 2?
Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 2 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-1M Blok 08 No. 2?
Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 2 was operated by GUKOSR and built by OKB10 (SU).
Launched together
Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 1Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 3Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 4Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 5Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 6Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 7Strela-1M Blok 08 No. 8
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.