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Geoid
Retired 1976Geoid (NORAD 8325, COSPAR 1975-089A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1976, launched on 24 Sep 1975 on the Geoid mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Sfera programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F621 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1975
launched
1976
retired
51
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched24 Sep 1975 · on the Geoid mission
Operational1 Jan 1976 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1976 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8325
COSPAR1975-089A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F621
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeSfera
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,165 × 1,207 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Geoid?
Geoid was retired from service around 1 Jan 1976 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Geoid?
Geoid was operated by VTS and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.