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GeoLITE
Retired 2011GeoLITE (NORAD 26770, COSPAR 2001-020A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Sep 2011, launched on 18 May 2001 on the GeoLITE mission. It was operated by NROC as part of the NRO Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the T-310 bus, with a mass of 1,870 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2001
launched
2011
retired
25
years on orbit
1,870
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched18 May 2001 · on the GeoLITE mission
Operational1 Sep 2011 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2011 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID26770
COSPAR2001-020A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerTRW
BusT-310
Mass1,870 kg (929 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,780 × 35,800 km
Inclination1.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to GeoLITE?
GeoLITE was retired from service around 1 Sep 2011 after launching in 2001. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built GeoLITE?
GeoLITE was operated by NROC and built by TRW (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.