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US-K 5V95 No. 2003

Re-entered 6 Jul 1990

US-K 5V95 No. 2003 (NORAD 7352, COSPAR 1974-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1990, launched on 29 Jun 1974 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. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1974
launched
1990
re-entered
16
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Jun 1974 · on the Oko mission
Operational24 Sep 1975 · entered service
Retired24 Sep 1975 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Jul 1990 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID7352
COSPAR1974-050A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko A
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude680 × 39,760 km
Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-K 5V95 No. 2003?

US-K 5V95 No. 2003 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1990, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1974. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did US-K 5V95 No. 2003 re-enter the atmosphere?

US-K 5V95 No. 2003 re-entered on 6 Jul 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 2003?

US-K 5V95 No. 2003 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.