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SAR-Lupe 1

Historical record

SAR-Lupe 1 (NORAD 29658, COSPAR 2006-060A) is a historical D catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 19 Dec 2006 on the SAR-Lupe 1 mission. It was operated by BWB as part of the SAR-Lupe programme. The spacecraft was built by OHB on the SAR-Lupe bus, with a mass of 770 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2006
launched
20
years on orbit
770
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Dec 2006 · on the SAR-Lupe 1 mission

Specifications

NORAD ID29658
COSPAR2006-060A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBWB
Country / StateD
ManufacturerOHB
BusSAR-Lupe
Mass770 kg
ProgrammeSAR-Lupe
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude467 × 504 km
Inclination98.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SAR-Lupe 1?

SAR-Lupe 1 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2006 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.

Who operated and built SAR-Lupe 1?

SAR-Lupe 1 was operated by BWB and built by OHB (D).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.