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Falconsat-5
Retired 2013Falconsat-5 (NORAD 37226, COSPAR 2010-062E) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2013, launched on 20 Nov 2010 on the STP-SIV mission. It was operated by AFSMC as part of the Falconsat programme. The spacecraft was built by USAFA on the Falconsat bus, with a mass of 161 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2010
launched
2013
retired
16
years on orbit
161
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched20 Nov 2010 · on the STP-SIV mission
Operational1 Jan 2013 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2013 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID37226
COSPAR2010-062E
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerUSAFA
BusFalconsat
Mass161 kg
ProgrammeFalconsat
CategoryTECH*
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude633 × 655 km
Inclination71.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Falconsat-5?
Falconsat-5 was retired from service around 1 Jan 2013 after launching in 2010. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Falconsat-5?
Falconsat-5 was operated by AFSMC and built by USAFA (US).
Launched together
STP-SIVRadio Aurora ExplorerO/OREOSFastsat-HSVFastrac 1STP-S26 Ballast ASTP-S26 Ballast BNanoSail-D2
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.