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LCS 1
Retired 1965LCS 1 (NORAD 1361, COSPAR 1965-034C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 May 1965, launched on 6 May 1965 on the LES 2 mission.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 / MITLL as part of the LCS programme. The spacecraft was built by ROHR/MITLL on the LCS bus, with a mass of 34 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
34
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 ID1361
COSPAR1965-034C
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD / MITLL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerROHR/MITLL
BusLCS
Mass34 kg
ProgrammeLCS
CategoryCAL
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude2,776 × 2,800 km
Inclination32.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to LCS 1?
LCS 1 was retired from service around 6 May 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built LCS 1?
LCS 1 was operated by AFSSD / MITLL and built by ROHR/MITLL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.