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3MV-4A No. 2

Re-entered 2 Dec 1964

3MV-4A No. 2 (NORAD 945, COSPAR 1964-078C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1964, launched on 30 Nov 1964 on the 3MV-4A No. 2 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the 3MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 890 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
890
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Nov 1964 · on the 3MV-4A No. 2 mission
Operational5 May 1965 · entered service
Retired5 May 1965 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Dec 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID945
COSPAR1964-078C
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB1
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB1
BusMV
Mass890 kg
Programme3MV
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Inclination64.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 3MV-4A No. 2?

3MV-4A No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 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 3MV-4A No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

3MV-4A No. 2 re-entered on 2 Dec 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 3MV-4A No. 2?

3MV-4A 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.