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Midas ETS-II F3
Retired 1962Midas ETS-II F3 (NORAD 271, COSPAR 1962 KAP 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 10 Apr 1962, launched on 9 Apr 1962. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the Midas ETS-II programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the Midas bus, with a mass of 840 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1962
retired
64
years on orbit
840
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 Apr 1962
Operational10 Apr 1962 · entered service
Retired10 Apr 1962 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID271
COSPAR1962 KAP 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC
BusMidas
Mass840 kg
ProgrammeMidas ETS-II
CategoryEW
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude2,818 × 3,370 km
Inclination86.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Midas ETS-II F3?
Midas ETS-II F3 was retired from service around 10 Apr 1962 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Midas ETS-II F3?
Midas ETS-II F3 was operated by AFSSD and built by LMSC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.