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Geos B

Retired 1973

Geos B (NORAD 3093, COSPAR 1968-002A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 27 Mar 1973, launched on 11 Jan 1968 on the Geos B mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Explorer BE programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the ANNA bus, with a mass of 212 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1968
launched
1973
retired
58
years on orbit
212
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Jan 1968 · on the Geos B mission
Operational27 Mar 1973 · entered service
Retired27 Mar 1973 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID3093
COSPAR1968-002A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusANNA
Mass212 kg
ProgrammeExplorer BE
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/R)
Altitude1,084 × 1,573 km
Inclination105.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Geos B?

Geos B was retired from service around 27 Mar 1973 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built Geos B?

Geos B was operated by GSFC and built by APL (US).

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