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Tsikada No. 11L
Retired 1980Tsikada No. 11L (NORAD 9610, COSPAR 1976-122A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 May 1980, launched on 15 Dec 1976 on the Tsikada mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Tsikada programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F643 bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1976
launched
1980
retired
50
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Dec 1976 · on the Tsikada mission
Operational1 May 1980 · entered service
Retired1 May 1980 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID9610
COSPAR1976-122A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOKB10
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusKAUR-1 11F643
Mass800 kg
ProgrammeTsikada
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude960 × 1,010 km
Inclination83.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tsikada No. 11L?
Tsikada No. 11L was retired from service around 1 May 1980 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tsikada No. 11L?
Tsikada No. 11L was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.