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Taifun-1V
Retired 1977Taifun-1V (NORAD 8744, COSPAR 1976-022A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1977, launched on 12 Mar 1976 on the Vektor mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Vektor4 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Vektor bus, with a mass of 570 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1976
launched
1977
retired
50
years on orbit
570
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Mar 1976 · on the Vektor mission
Operational1 Jan 1977 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1977 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8744
COSPAR1976-022A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusVektor
Mass570 kg
ProgrammeVektor4
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude395 × 1,971 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Taifun-1V?
Taifun-1V was retired from service around 1 Jan 1977 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Taifun-1V?
Taifun-1V was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.