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SNAP-10A FS-4
Retired 1965SNAP-10A FS-4 (NORAD 1314, COSPAR 1965-027A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 16 May 1965, launched on 3 Apr 1965 on the SNAP-10A FS-4 mission. It was operated by AFSSD / AEC as part of the SNAPSHOT programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the SNAP 10 Reactor bus, with a mass of 422 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
422
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched3 Apr 1965 · on the SNAP-10A FS-4 mission
Operational16 May 1965 · entered service
Retired16 May 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1314
COSPAR1965-027A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD / AEC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusSNAP 10 Reactor
Mass422 kg
ProgrammeSNAPSHOT
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,273 × 1,318 km
Inclination90.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to SNAP-10A FS-4?
SNAP-10A FS-4 was retired from service around 16 May 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built SNAP-10A FS-4?
SNAP-10A FS-4 was operated by AFSSD / AEC and built by RCA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.