🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
FTV 3502
Retired 1963FTV 3502 (NORAD 369, COSPAR 1962 A OMI 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 11 Jun 1963, launched on 23 Aug 1962. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the P35 programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the P35 bus, with a mass of 50 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1963
retired
64
years on orbit
50
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched23 Aug 1962
Operational11 Jun 1963 · entered service
Retired11 Jun 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID369
COSPAR1962 A OMI 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusP35
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeP35
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude606 × 861 km
Inclination98.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to FTV 3502?
FTV 3502 was retired from service around 11 Jun 1963 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built FTV 3502?
FTV 3502 was operated by SAFSP and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.