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2D No. 4

Re-entered 12 Oct 1983

2D No. 4 (NORAD 830, COSPAR 1964-038B) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1983, 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 444 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
1983
re-entered
19
years on orbit
444
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Jul 1964 · on the 2D No. 3 mission
Operational1 Feb 1965 · entered service
Retired1 Feb 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered12 Oct 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID830
COSPAR1964-038B
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusObject D
Mass444 kg
ProgrammeObjectD
CategorySCI
OrbitHEO (HEO)
Altitude452 × 66,264 km
Inclination60.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 2D No. 4?

2D No. 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1983, 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 2D No. 4 re-enter the atmosphere?

2D No. 4 re-entered on 12 Oct 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 2D No. 4?

2D No. 4 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

Launched together

2D No. 3NORAD 829
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.