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DS-MT No. 2

Re-entered 20 Oct 1964

DS-MT No. 2 (NORAD 803, COSPAR 1964-028A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 1964, launched on 6 Jun 1964 on the DS-MT No. 2 mission. It was operated by OKB586 as part of the DS-MT programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB586 on the DS bus, with a mass of 247 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.

1964
launched
1964
re-entered
0
years on orbit
247
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Jun 1964 · on the DS-MT No. 2 mission
Operational6 Jun 1964 · entered service
Retired6 Jun 1964 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Oct 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID803
COSPAR1964-028A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB586
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB586
BusDS
Mass247 kg
ProgrammeDS-MT
CategoryAST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude218 × 457 km
Inclination49.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-MT No. 2?

DS-MT No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 1964, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1964. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did DS-MT No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-MT No. 2 re-entered on 20 Oct 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-MT No. 2?

DS-MT No. 2 was operated by OKB586 and built by OKB586 (SU).

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