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Voskhod 3KV No. 3

Re-entered 13 Oct 1964

Voskhod 3KV No. 3 (NORAD 904, COSPAR 1964-065A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 1964, launched on 12 Oct 1964 on the Voskhod 3KV No. 3 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

Launched12 Oct 1964 · on the Voskhod 3KV No. 3 mission
Operational13 Oct 1964 · entered service
Retired13 Oct 1964 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Oct 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID904
COSPAR1964-065A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusVostok
Mass2,520 kg
ProgrammeVoskhod
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude177 × 336 km
Inclination64.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Voskhod 3KV No. 3?

Voskhod 3KV No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 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. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Voskhod 3KV No. 3 re-entered on 13 Oct 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Voskhod 3KV No. 3?

Voskhod 3KV No. 3 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.