🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Tiros F2
Retired 1963Tiros F2 (NORAD 397, COSPAR 1962 A PSI 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 12 Oct 1963, launched on 18 Sep 1962. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Tiros E programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the Tiros bus, with a mass of 127 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1963
retired
64
years on orbit
127
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched18 Sep 1962
Operational12 Oct 1963 · entered service
Retired12 Oct 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID397
COSPAR1962 A PSI 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusTiros
Mass127 kg
ProgrammeTiros E
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude682 × 713 km
Inclination58.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tiros F2?
Tiros F2 was retired from service around 12 Oct 1963 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tiros F2?
Tiros F2 was operated by GSFC and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.