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Strela-2M No. 19L

Retired 1975

Strela-2M No. 19L (NORAD 7433, COSPAR 1974-071A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 11 Sep 1974 on the Strela-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Strela-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-2M bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1974
launched
1975
retired
52
years on orbit
800
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Sep 1974 · on the Strela-2M mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID7433
COSPAR1974-071A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOSR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusStrela-2M
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeStrela-2M
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude794 × 814 km
Inclination74.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Strela-2M No. 19L?

Strela-2M No. 19L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1975 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built Strela-2M No. 19L?

Strela-2M No. 19L was operated by GUKOSR and built by OKB10 (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.