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E-8-5M No. 413

Re-entered 10 Aug 1976

E-8-5M No. 413 (NORAD 9272, COSPAR 1976-081A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 1976, launched on 9 Aug 1976 on the E-8-5M No. 413 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-8-5 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 3,180 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.

1976
launched
1976
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,180
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Aug 1976 · on the E-8-5M No. 413 mission
Operational18 Aug 1976 · entered service
Retired18 Aug 1976 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Aug 1976 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID9272
COSPAR1976-081A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI / BABTS
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL
BusLuna E-8
Mass3,180 kg (1,360 kg dry)
ProgrammeE-8-5
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude200 × 400,000 km
Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to E-8-5M No. 413?

E-8-5M No. 413 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 1976, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1976. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did E-8-5M No. 413 re-enter the atmosphere?

E-8-5M No. 413 re-entered on 10 Aug 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built E-8-5M No. 413?

E-8-5M No. 413 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).

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