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US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR)

Retired 1977

US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR) (NORAD 9495, COSPAR 1976-105A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 15 Mar 1977, launched on 22 Oct 1976 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko B programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1976
launched
1977
retired
50
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Oct 1976 · on the Oko mission
Operational15 Mar 1977 · entered service
Retired15 Mar 1977 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID9495
COSPAR1976-105A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko B
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude613 × 39,763 km
Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR) was retired from service around 15 Mar 1977 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3002 (IR) was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).

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