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Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75

Re-entered 21 Jul 1975

Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 (NORAD 8030, COSPAR 1975-065A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 1975, launched on 15 Jul 1975 on the Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-TM programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TM bus, with a mass of 2,850 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
1975
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jul 1975 · on the Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 mission
Operational21 Jul 1975 · entered service
Retired21 Jul 1975 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Jul 1975 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID8030
COSPAR1975-065A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNPOE
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOE
Bus7K-TM
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-TM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude217 × 229 km
Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75?

Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 1975, 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 Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 re-entered on 21 Jul 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75?

Soyuz 7K-TM No. 75 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).

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