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SICRAL 1A
Retired 2021SICRAL 1A (NORAD 26694, COSPAR 2001-005A) is a retired I satellite, withdrawn from service around 12 May 2021, launched on 7 Feb 2001 on the SICRAL 1A mission. It was operated by TELED as part of the Sicral programme. The spacecraft was built by ALEN on the Italsat 3000 bus, with a mass of 2,596 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2001
launched
2021
retired
25
years on orbit
2,596
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched7 Feb 2001 · on the SICRAL 1A mission
Operational15 Apr 2021 · entered service
Retired12 May 2021 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID26694
COSPAR2001-005A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTELED
Country / StateI
ManufacturerALEN
BusItalsat 3000
Mass2,596 kg (1,253 kg dry)
ProgrammeSicral
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/D)
Altitude35,445 × 35,766 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to SICRAL 1A?
SICRAL 1A was retired from service around 12 May 2021 after launching in 2001. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built SICRAL 1A?
SICRAL 1A was operated by TELED and built by ALEN (I).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.