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Scout Adapter E-1P
Retired 1965Scout Adapter E-1P (NORAD 1502, COSPAR 1965-063B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 10 Aug 1965, launched on 10 Aug 1965 on the Secor Type I S/N 2 mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the NASA Small programme. The spacecraft was built by LARCN on the ESEC bus, with a mass of 4 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
4
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Aug 1965 · on the Secor Type I S/N 2 mission
Operational10 Aug 1965 · entered service
Retired10 Aug 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1502
COSPAR1965-063B
TypeSatellite
OperatorLARCN
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLARCN
BusESEC
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeNASA Small
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,134 × 2,425 km
Inclination69.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Scout Adapter E-1P?
Scout Adapter E-1P was retired from service around 10 Aug 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Scout Adapter E-1P?
Scout Adapter E-1P was operated by LARCN and built by LARCN (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.