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D-1D
Retired 1967D-1D (NORAD 2680, COSPAR 1967-014A) is a retired F satellite, withdrawn from service around 5 Apr 1967, launched on 15 Feb 1967 on the Diademe D-1D mission.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
1967
retired
59
years on orbit
23
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Feb 1967 · on the Diademe D-1D mission
Operational5 Apr 1967 · entered service
Retired5 Apr 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2680
COSPAR1967-014A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerCNES
BusD-1
Mass23 kg
ProgrammeDiamant Geod
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude590 × 1,882 km
Inclination39.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to D-1D?
D-1D was retired from service around 5 Apr 1967 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built D-1D?
D-1D 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.