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E-8-5M No. 410

Re-entered 29 Oct 1974

E-8-5M No. 410 (NORAD 7491, COSPAR 1974-084A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 1974, launched on 28 Oct 1974 on the E-8-5M No. 410 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-8-5 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 3,180 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
1974
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,180
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Oct 1974 · on the E-8-5M No. 410 mission
Operational9 Nov 1974 · entered service
Retired9 Nov 1974 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Oct 1974 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID7491
COSPAR1974-084A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / BABTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusLuna E-8
Mass3,180 kg (1,360 kg dry)
ProgrammeE-8-5
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude200 × 400,000 km
Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-8-5M No. 410?

E-8-5M No. 410 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 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 E-8-5M No. 410 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-8-5M No. 410 re-entered on 29 Oct 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-8-5M No. 410?

E-8-5M No. 410 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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