Tselina-OM

Re-entered 26 Sep 1980

Tselina-OM (NORAD 8009, COSPAR 1975-062A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1980, launched on 4 Jul 1975 on the Tselina-OM mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-OM programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-OM bus, with a mass of 434 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.

1975

launched

1980

re-entered

years on orbit

434

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Jul 1975 · on the Tselina-OM mission

Operational1 Jan 1976 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1976 · end of operational service

Re-entered26 Sep 1980 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID8009

COSPAR1975-062A

TypeSatellite

OperatorGRU

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerYUZH

BusTselina-OM

Mass434 kg

ProgrammeTselina-OM

CategorySIG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude508 × 549 km

Inclination74.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tselina-OM?

Tselina-OM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1980, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Tselina-OM re-enter the atmosphere?

Tselina-OM re-entered on 26 Sep 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Tselina-OM?

Tselina-OM was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).

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

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