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TOS D
Retired 1969TOS D (NORAD 3035, COSPAR 1967-114A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 12 Dec 1969, launched on 10 Nov 1967 on the TOS D mission. It was operated by ESSA as part of the TOS programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the Tiros I bus, with a mass of 135 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1969
retired
59
years on orbit
135
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Nov 1967 · on the TOS D mission
Operational12 Dec 1969 · entered service
Retired12 Dec 1969 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3035
COSPAR1967-114A
TypeSatellite
OperatorESSA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusTiros I
Mass135 kg
ProgrammeTOS
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,409 × 1,487 km
Inclination102.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to TOS D?
TOS D was retired from service around 12 Dec 1969 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built TOS D?
TOS D was operated by ESSA and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.