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Zaliv No. 8
Retired 1976Zaliv No. 8 (NORAD 7768, COSPAR 1975-034A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1976, launched on 22 Apr 1975 on the Zaliv mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the Zaliv programme. The spacecraft was built by OAZ on the KAUR-1 11F617 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
Launched22 Apr 1975 · on the Zaliv mission
Operational1 Jan 1976 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1976 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7768
COSPAR1975-034A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVMF
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOAZ
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeZaliv
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude975 × 1,011 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Zaliv No. 8?
Zaliv No. 8 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1976 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Zaliv No. 8?
Zaliv No. 8 was operated by VMF and built by OAZ (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.