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Midas ETS-II F2
Retired 1961Midas ETS-II F2 (NORAD 192, COSPAR 1961 A DEL 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 31 Oct 1961, launched on 21 Oct 1961. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the Midas ETS-II programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the Midas bus, with a mass of 840 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1961
launched
1961
retired
65
years on orbit
840
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched21 Oct 1961
Operational31 Oct 1961 · entered service
Retired31 Oct 1961 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID192
COSPAR1961 A DEL 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC
BusMidas
Mass840 kg
ProgrammeMidas ETS-II
CategoryEW
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude3,503 × 3,747 km
Inclination95.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Midas ETS-II F2?
Midas ETS-II F2 was retired from service around 31 Oct 1961 after launching in 1961. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Midas ETS-II F2?
Midas ETS-II F2 was operated by AFSSD and built by LMSC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.