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Tsiklon-B

Retired 1976

Tsiklon-B (NORAD 7736, COSPAR 1975-028A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1976, launched on 11 Apr 1975 on the Tsiklon-B mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Parus programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F627 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1975
launched
1976
retired
51
years on orbit
800
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Apr 1975 · on the Tsiklon-B mission
Operational1 Jan 1976 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1976 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID7736
COSPAR1975-028A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F627
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeParus
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude958 × 995 km
Inclination83.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tsiklon-B?

Tsiklon-B was retired from service around 1 Jan 1976 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built Tsiklon-B?

Tsiklon-B was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).

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