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ATS C
Retired 2003ATS C (NORAD 3029, COSPAR 1967-111A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2003, launched on 5 Nov 1967 on the ATS C mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the ATS programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-306 bus, with a mass of 311 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
2003
retired
59
years on orbit
311
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched5 Nov 1967 · on the ATS C mission
Operational1 Jan 2000 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2003 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3029
COSPAR1967-111A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-306
Mass311 kg (252 kg dry)
ProgrammeATS
CategoryCOM/MET
OrbitGEO (GEO/D)
Altitude35,776 × 36,148 km
Inclination0.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to ATS C?
ATS C was retired from service around 1 Jan 2003 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was ATS C operational?
ATS C was operational for roughly 3 years, from 1 Jan 2000 to 1 Jan 2003.
Who operated and built ATS C?
ATS C was operated by GSFC and built by HSES (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.