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TRUMPET 3
Historical recordTRUMPET 3 (NORAD 25034, COSPAR 1997-068A) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 8 Nov 1997 on the TRUMPET 3 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 3,000 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1997
launched
29
years on orbit
3,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Nov 1997 · on the TRUMPET 3 mission
Operational1 Jan 2008 · entered service
Specifications
NORAD ID25034
COSPAR1997-068A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC / AFSMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOKT
BusTRUMPET
Mass3,000 kg
ProgrammeTRUMPET
CategorySIG
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude1,211 × 38,740 km
Inclination64.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to TRUMPET 3?
TRUMPET 3 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1997 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 3?
TRUMPET 3 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.