🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
AC4-C
Retired 2017AC4-C (NORAD 38769, COSPAR 2012-048M) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2017, launched on 13 Sep 2012 on the INTRUDER 10 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.3 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2012
launched
2017
retired
14
years on orbit
1.3
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Sep 2012 · on the INTRUDER 10 mission
Operational1 Jan 2016 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2017 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID38769
COSPAR2012-048M
TypeSatellite
OperatorAERO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAERO
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1.3 kg
ProgrammeAerocube
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude488 × 780 km
Inclination64.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to AC4-C?
AC4-C was retired from service around 1 Jan 2017 after launching in 2012. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was AC4-C operational?
AC4-C was operational for roughly 12 months, from 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Jan 2017.
Who operated and built AC4-C?
AC4-C was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.