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CANYON 1
Retired 1968CANYON 1 (NORAD 3334, COSPAR 1968-063A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Sep 1968, launched on 6 Aug 1968 on the CANYON 1 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the CANYON programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC? on the CANYON bus, with a mass of 240 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1968
launched
1968
retired
58
years on orbit
240
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 Aug 1968 · on the CANYON 1 mission
Operational26 Aug 1968 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3334
COSPAR1968-063A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / SAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC?
BusCANYON
Mass240 kg (200 kg dry)
ProgrammeCANYON
CategorySIG
OrbitGEO (GEO/NS)
Altitude31,680 × 39,866 km
Inclination9.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to CANYON 1?
CANYON 1 was retired from service around 1 Sep 1968 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built CANYON 1?
CANYON 1 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC? (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.