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IGS Optical-3
Retired 2017IGS Optical-3 (NORAD 36104, COSPAR 2009-066A) is a retired J satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Sep 2017, launched on 28 Nov 2009 on the IGS Optical-3 mission. It was operated by CSICE as part of the IGS-O-G2 programme. The spacecraft was built by MELCO on the IGS-O bus, with a mass of 1,500 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2009
launched
2017
retired
17
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched28 Nov 2009 · on the IGS Optical-3 mission
Operational1 Jan 2014 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2017 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID36104
COSPAR2009-066A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-O
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-O-G2
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude480 × 490 km
Inclination97.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Optical-3?
IGS Optical-3 was retired from service around 1 Sep 2017 after launching in 2009. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was IGS Optical-3 operational?
IGS Optical-3 was operational for roughly 4 years, from 1 Jan 2014 to 1 Sep 2017.
Who operated and built IGS Optical-3?
IGS Optical-3 was operated by CSICE and built by MELCO (J).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.