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IDCSP 19/DATS
Retired 1972IDCSP 19/DATS (NORAD 2865, COSPAR 1967-066D) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1972, launched on 1 Jul 1967 on the IDCSP 16 mission. It was operated by SAMSO as part of the IDCSP programme. The spacecraft was built by PHFP on the IDCSP bus, with a mass of 68 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1972
retired
59
years on orbit
68
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched1 Jul 1967 · on the IDCSP 16 mission
Operational1 Jan 1972 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2865
COSPAR1967-066D
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAMSO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerPHFP
BusIDCSP
Mass68 kg
ProgrammeIDCSP
CategoryCOM
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude33,138 × 33,573 km
Inclination6.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IDCSP 19/DATS?
IDCSP 19/DATS was retired from service around 1 Jan 1972 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built IDCSP 19/DATS?
IDCSP 19/DATS was operated by SAMSO and built by PHFP (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.