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CANYON 2
Retired 1975CANYON 2 (NORAD 3889, COSPAR 1969-036A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 13 Apr 1969 on the CANYON 2 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the CANYON programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC? on the CANYON bus, with a mass of 260 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1969
launched
1975
retired
57
years on orbit
260
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Apr 1969 · on the CANYON 2 mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3889
COSPAR1969-036A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / SAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC?
BusCANYON
Mass260 kg
ProgrammeCANYON
CategorySIG
OrbitGEO (GEO/NS)
Altitude32,672 × 39,251 km
Inclination10.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to CANYON 2?
CANYON 2 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1975 after launching in 1969. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built CANYON 2?
CANYON 2 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC? (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.