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TRUMPET 1

Historical record

TRUMPET 1 (NORAD 23097, COSPAR 1994-026A) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 3 May 1994 on the TRUMPET 1 mission. It was operated by NROC / AFSMC as part of the TRUMPET programme. The spacecraft was built by BOKT on the TRUMPET bus, with a mass of 1,232 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1994
launched
32
years on orbit
1,232
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 May 1994 · on the TRUMPET 1 mission

Specifications

NORAD ID23097
COSPAR1994-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC / AFSMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOKT
BusTRUMPET
Mass1,232 kg (900 kg dry)
ProgrammeTRUMPET
CategorySIG
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude1,628 × 38,728 km
Inclination63.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TRUMPET 1?

TRUMPET 1 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1994 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.

Who operated and built TRUMPET 1?

TRUMPET 1 was operated by NROC / AFSMC and built by BOKT (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.