🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
2D No. 3
Retired 19652D No. 3 (NORAD 829, COSPAR 1964-038A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1965, launched on 10 Jul 1964 on the 2D No. 3 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the ObjectD programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Object D bus, with a mass of 350 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1965
retired
62
years on orbit
350
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Jul 1964 · on the 2D No. 3 mission
Operational1 Jan 1965 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID829
COSPAR1964-038A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusObject D
Mass350 kg
ProgrammeObjectD
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude401 × 7,026 km
Inclination60.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to 2D No. 3?
2D No. 3 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1965 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built 2D No. 3?
2D No. 3 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.