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GVM Raduga No. 21D
Retired 1974GVM Raduga No. 21D (NORAD 7229, COSPAR 1974-017A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 27 Mar 1974, launched on 26 Mar 1974 on the 11F638 GVM mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Raduga programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Raduga bus, with a mass of 1,965 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1974
retired
52
years on orbit
1,965
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Mar 1974 · on the 11F638 GVM mission
Operational27 Mar 1974 · entered service
Retired27 Mar 1974 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7229
COSPAR1974-017A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusRaduga
Mass1,965 kg (1,800 kg dry)
ProgrammeRaduga
CategoryTECH
OrbitGEO (GEO/D)
Altitude35,402 × 35,769 km
Inclination0.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to GVM Raduga No. 21D?
GVM Raduga No. 21D was retired from service around 27 Mar 1974 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built GVM Raduga No. 21D?
GVM Raduga No. 21D 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.