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IDCSP 15
Retired 1971IDCSP 15 (NORAD 2655, COSPAR 1967-003H) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1971, launched on 18 Jan 1967 on the IDCSP 8 mission.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 ID2655
COSPAR1967-003H
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerPHFP
BusIDCSP
Mass45 kg
ProgrammeIDCSP
CategoryCOM
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude33,639 × 34,251 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IDCSP 15?
IDCSP 15 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 15?
IDCSP 15 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.