DS-U2-IK-6 GVM

Re-entered 6 Oct 1984

DS-U2-IK-6 GVM (NORAD 9833, COSPAR 1977-011A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1984, launched on 15 Feb 1977 on the GVM DS-U2-IK mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U2-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 300 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.

1977

launched

1984

re-entered

years on orbit

300

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Feb 1977 · on the GVM DS-U2-IK mission

Operational15 Feb 1977 · entered service

Retired15 Feb 1977 · end of operational service

Re-entered6 Oct 1984 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID9833

COSPAR1977-011A

TypeSatellite

OperatorYUZH

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerYUZH

BusDS-U2

Mass300 kg

ProgrammeDS-U2-IK

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LEO/I)

Altitude331 × 1,673 km

Inclination74.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DS-U2-IK-6 GVM?

DS-U2-IK-6 GVM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1984, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1977. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did DS-U2-IK-6 GVM re-enter the atmosphere?

DS-U2-IK-6 GVM re-entered on 6 Oct 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DS-U2-IK-6 GVM?

DS-U2-IK-6 GVM was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).

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

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