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Isis A
Historical recordIsis A (NORAD 3669, COSPAR 1969-009A) is a historical CA catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 30 Jan 1969 on the Isis A mission. It was operated by CRC as part of the Isis programme. The spacecraft was built by RCAV on the Isis bus, with a mass of 236 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1969
launched
57
years on orbit
236
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched30 Jan 1969 · on the Isis A mission
Operational1 Mar 1984 · entered service
Specifications
NORAD ID3669
COSPAR1969-009A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCRC
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerRCAV
BusIsis
Mass236 kg
ProgrammeIsis
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude575 × 3,525 km
Inclination88.4°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Isis A?
Isis A is a historical catalogue entry from a 1969 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built Isis A?
Isis A was operated by CRC and built by RCAV (CA).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.