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JUMPSEAT 7
Retired 2006JUMPSEAT 7 (NORAD 14237, COSPAR 1983-078A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2006, launched on 31 Jul 1983 on the Jumpseat 7 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Jumpseat programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the Jumpseat bus, with a mass of 1,000 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1983
launched
2006
retired
43
years on orbit
1,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched31 Jul 1983 · on the Jumpseat 7 mission
Operational1 Jan 2006 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2006 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID14237
COSPAR1983-078A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / SAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusJumpseat
Mass1,000 kg
ProgrammeJumpseat
CategorySIG
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude342 × 38,347 km
Inclination63.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to JUMPSEAT 7?
JUMPSEAT 7 was retired from service around 1 Jan 2006 after launching in 1983. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built JUMPSEAT 7?
JUMPSEAT 7 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by HSES (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.