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FR-1
Retired 1968FR-1 (NORAD 1814, COSPAR 1965-101A) is a retired F satellite, withdrawn from service around 26 Aug 1968, launched on 6 Dec 1965 on the FR-1 mission. It was operated by CNES as part of the CNES US programme. The spacecraft was built by NORD on the FR bus, with a mass of 62 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1968
retired
61
years on orbit
62
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 Dec 1965 · on the FR-1 mission
Operational26 Aug 1968 · entered service
Retired26 Aug 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1814
COSPAR1965-101A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerNORD
BusFR
Mass62 kg
ProgrammeCNES US
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude746 × 759 km
Inclination75.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to FR-1?
FR-1 was retired from service around 26 Aug 1968 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built FR-1?
FR-1 was operated by CNES and built by NORD (F).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.