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Zaliv No. 9
Retired 1977Zaliv No. 9 (NORAD 8645, COSPAR 1976-011A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1977, launched on 3 Feb 1976 on the Zaliv mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the Zaliv programme. The spacecraft was built by OAZ on the KAUR-1 11F617 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1976
launched
1977
retired
50
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched3 Feb 1976 · on the Zaliv mission
Operational1 Jan 1977 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1977 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8645
COSPAR1976-011A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVMF
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOAZ
BusKAUR-1 11F617
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeZaliv
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude978 × 1,011 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Zaliv No. 9?
Zaliv No. 9 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1977 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Zaliv No. 9?
Zaliv No. 9 was operated by VMF and built by OAZ (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.