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LES 2
Retired 1966LES 2 (NORAD 1360, COSPAR 1965-034B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Sep 1966, launched on 6 May 1965 on the LES 2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the LES programme. The spacecraft was built by MITLL on the LES bus, with a mass of 37 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1966
retired
61
years on orbit
37
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 May 1965 · on the LES 2 mission
Operational1 Sep 1966 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 1966 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1360
COSPAR1965-034B
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMITLL
BusLES
Mass37 kg
ProgrammeLES
CategoryCOM
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude2,783 × 14,794 km
Inclination32.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to LES 2?
LES 2 was retired from service around 1 Sep 1966 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built LES 2?
LES 2 was operated by AFSSD and built by MITLL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.