🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
IMAGE
Retired 2005IMAGE (NORAD 26113, COSPAR 2000-017A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 18 Dec 2005, launched on 25 Mar 2000 on the IMAGE mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the MIDEX programme. The spacecraft was built by LMMS on the LM100 bus, with a mass of 494 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2000
launched
2005
retired
26
years on orbit
494
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched25 Mar 2000 · on the IMAGE mission
Operational18 Dec 2005 · entered service
Retired18 Dec 2005 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID26113
COSPAR2000-017A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMMS
BusLM100
Mass494 kg
ProgrammeMIDEX
CategorySCI
OrbitHEO (HEO)
Altitude1,055 × 45,925 km
Inclination89.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IMAGE?
IMAGE was retired from service around 18 Dec 2005 after launching in 2000. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built IMAGE?
IMAGE was operated by GSFC and built by LMMS (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-02.