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Voskhod 3KV No. 2

Re-entered 7 Oct 1964

Voskhod 3KV No. 2 (NORAD 891, COSPAR 1964-062A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 1964, launched on 6 Oct 1964 on the Voskhod 3KV No. 2 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Voskhod programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,520 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
1964
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,520
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Oct 1964 · on the Voskhod 3KV No. 2 mission
Operational7 Oct 1964 · entered service
Retired7 Oct 1964 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Oct 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID891
COSPAR1964-062A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusVostok
Mass2,520 kg
ProgrammeVoskhod
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude174 × 383 km
Inclination64.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Voskhod 3KV No. 2?

Voskhod 3KV No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 1964, 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 Voskhod 3KV No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Voskhod 3KV No. 2 re-entered on 7 Oct 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Voskhod 3KV No. 2?

Voskhod 3KV No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.