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HETE 2
Retired 2007HETE 2 (NORAD 26561, COSPAR 2000-061A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Mar 2007, launched on 9 Oct 2000 on the HETE 2 mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the UNEX programme. The spacecraft was built by MIT on the HETE bus, with a mass of 124 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2000
launched
2007
retired
26
years on orbit
124
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 Oct 2000 · on the HETE 2 mission
Operational1 Mar 2007 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 2007 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID26561
COSPAR2000-061A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMIT
BusHETE
Mass124 kg
ProgrammeUNEX
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/E)
Altitude595 × 636 km
Inclination1.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to HETE 2?
HETE 2 was retired from service around 1 Mar 2007 after launching in 2000. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built HETE 2?
HETE 2 was operated by GSFC and built by MIT (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.