🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Taifun-1V No. 1L
Retired 1975Taifun-1V No. 1L (NORAD 7337, COSPAR 1974-044A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 18 Jun 1974 on the Vektor mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Vektor4 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Vektor bus, with a mass of 570 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1975
retired
52
years on orbit
570
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched18 Jun 1974 · on the Vektor mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7337
COSPAR1974-044A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusVektor
Mass570 kg
ProgrammeVektor4
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude395 × 1,969 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Taifun-1V No. 1L?
Taifun-1V No. 1L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1975 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Taifun-1V No. 1L?
Taifun-1V No. 1L was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.