Kosmos-674
Re-entered 7 Sep 1974Kosmos-674 (NORAD 7423, COSPAR 1974-068A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 1974, launched on 29 Aug 1974 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It is catalogued as Germes No. 34L. It was operated by GUKOS RVSN as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-674?
Kosmos-674 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 1974, 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 Kosmos-674 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-674 re-entered on 7 Sep 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-674?
Kosmos-674 was operated by GUKOS RVSN and built by TSSKB (SU).