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GGTS
Retired 1968GGTS (NORAD 2207, COSPAR 1966-053A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1968, launched on 16 Jun 1966 on the GGTS mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the GGTS programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the GGTS bus, with a mass of 47 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1968
retired
60
years on orbit
47
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched16 Jun 1966 · on the GGTS mission
Operational1 Jan 1968 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2207
COSPAR1966-053A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGEVF
BusGGTS
Mass47 kg
ProgrammeGGTS
CategoryTECH
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude33,661 × 33,857 km
Inclination0.4°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to GGTS?
GGTS was retired from service around 1 Jan 1968 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built GGTS?
GGTS was operated by AFSSD and built by GEVF (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.