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NASA A-9
Retired 1962NASA A-9 (NORAD 226, COSPAR 1962 BET 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 19 Jul 1962, launched on 8 Feb 1962. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Tiros A programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the Tiros bus, with a mass of 129 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1962
retired
64
years on orbit
129
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Feb 1962
Operational19 Jul 1962 · entered service
Retired19 Jul 1962 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID226
COSPAR1962 BET 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusTiros
Mass129 kg
ProgrammeTiros A
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude716 × 838 km
Inclination48.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NASA A-9?
NASA A-9 was retired from service around 19 Jul 1962 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built NASA A-9?
NASA A-9 was operated by GSFC and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.