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D-1C
Retired 1970D-1C (NORAD 2674, COSPAR 1967-011A) is a retired F satellite, withdrawn from service around 2 Jan 1970, launched on 8 Feb 1967 on the Diademe D-1C mission. It was operated by CNES as part of the Diamant Geod programme. The spacecraft was built by CNES on the D-1 bus, with a mass of 23 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1970
retired
59
years on orbit
23
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Feb 1967 · on the Diademe D-1C mission
Operational2 Jan 1970 · entered service
Retired2 Jan 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2674
COSPAR1967-011A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerCNES
BusD-1
Mass23 kg
ProgrammeDiamant Geod
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude569 × 1,351 km
Inclination40.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to D-1C?
D-1C was retired from service around 2 Jan 1970 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built D-1C?
D-1C was operated by CNES and built by CNES (F).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.