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Titan 3A Ballast
Retired 1965Titan 3A Ballast (NORAD 1359, COSPAR 1965-034A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 May 1965, launched on 6 May 1965 on the LES 2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the Transtage PL programme. The spacecraft was built by MM, with a mass of 124 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
124
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 May 1965 · on the LES 2 mission
Operational6 May 1965 · entered service
Retired6 May 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1359
COSPAR1965-034A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMM
Mass124 kg
ProgrammeTranstage PL
CategoryTECH
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude2,780 × 3,745 km
Inclination32.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Titan 3A Ballast?
Titan 3A Ballast was retired from service around 6 May 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Titan 3A Ballast?
Titan 3A Ballast was operated by AFSSD and built by MM (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.