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SA Veneri-10

Re-entered 14 Jun 1975

SA Veneri-10 (NORAD 8423, COSPAR 1975-054D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1975, launched on 14 Jun 1975 on the 4V-1 No. 661 mission. It is catalogued as SA. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the 4V-1 SA programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera SA bus, with a mass of 590 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
590
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jun 1975 · on the 4V-1 No. 661 mission
Operational25 Oct 1975 · entered service
Retired25 Oct 1975 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jun 1975 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID8423
COSPAR1975-054D
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / Babakin
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusVenera SA
Mass590 kg
Programme4V-1 SA
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SA Veneri-10?

SA Veneri-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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 SA Veneri-10 re-enter the atmosphere?

SA Veneri-10 re-entered on 14 Jun 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SA Veneri-10?

SA Veneri-10 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).

Launched together

4V-1 No. 661Re-entered 1975
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-19.