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A-1
Retired 1965A-1 (NORAD 1778, COSPAR 1965-096A) is a retired F satellite, withdrawn from service around 26 Nov 1965, launched on 26 Nov 1965 on the A-1 mission. It was operated by CNES as part of the Diamant Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by CNES on the A-1 bus, with a mass of 42 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
42
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Nov 1965 · on the A-1 mission
Operational26 Nov 1965 · entered service
Retired26 Nov 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1778
COSPAR1965-096A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerCNES
BusA-1
Mass42 kg
ProgrammeDiamant Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude527 × 1,802 km
Inclination34.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to A-1?
A-1 was retired from service around 26 Nov 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built A-1?
A-1 was operated by CNES and built by CNES (F).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.