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IDCSP 8
Retired 1971IDCSP 8 (NORAD 2645, COSPAR 1967-003A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1971, launched on 18 Jan 1967 on the IDCSP 8 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the IDCSP programme. The spacecraft was built by PHFP on the IDCSP bus, with a mass of 45 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1971
retired
59
years on orbit
45
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched18 Jan 1967 · on the IDCSP 8 mission
Operational1 Jan 1971 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1971 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2645
COSPAR1967-003A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerPHFP
BusIDCSP
Mass45 kg
ProgrammeIDCSP
CategoryCOM
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude33,505 × 33,843 km
Inclination0.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IDCSP 8?
IDCSP 8 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1971 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built IDCSP 8?
IDCSP 8 was operated by AFSSD and built by PHFP (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.