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IGS Radar-3
Historical recordIGS Radar-3 (NORAD 37954, COSPAR 2011-075A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 12 Dec 2011 on the IGS Radar-3 mission. It was operated by CSICE as part of the IGS-R-G2 programme. The spacecraft was built by MELCO on the IGS-R bus, with a mass of 1,500 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2011
launched
15
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Dec 2011 · on the IGS Radar-3 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID37954
COSPAR2011-075A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-R
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-R-G2
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude473 × 513 km
Inclination97.4°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Radar-3?
IGS Radar-3 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2011 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 IGS Radar-3?
IGS Radar-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.