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Geoid
Retired 1978Geoid (NORAD 9025, COSPAR 1976-070A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1978, launched on 21 Jul 1976 on the Geoid mission.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.
1976
launched
1978
retired
50
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched21 Jul 1976 · on the Geoid mission
Operational1 Jan 1978 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1978 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID9025
COSPAR1976-070A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F621
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeSfera
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude966 × 1,007 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Geoid?
Geoid was retired from service around 1 Jan 1978 after launching in 1976. 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.