🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Tiros E
Retired 1963Tiros E (NORAD 309, COSPAR 1962 A ALP 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 5 May 1963, launched on 19 Jun 1962. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Tiros E programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the Tiros bus, with a mass of 129 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1963
retired
64
years on orbit
129
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched19 Jun 1962
Operational5 May 1963 · entered service
Retired5 May 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID309
COSPAR1962 A ALP 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusTiros
Mass129 kg
ProgrammeTiros E
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude585 × 975 km
Inclination58.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tiros E?
Tiros E was retired from service around 5 May 1963 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tiros E?
Tiros E was operated by GSFC and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.