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IGS Radar Spare
Historical recordIGS Radar Spare (NORAD 40381, COSPAR 2015-004A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 1 Feb 2015 on the IGS Radar-Spare 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.
2015
launched
11
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched1 Feb 2015 · on the IGS Radar-Spare mission
Specifications
NORAD ID40381
COSPAR2015-004A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-R
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-R-G2
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude490 × 511 km
Inclination97.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Radar Spare?
IGS Radar Spare is a historical catalogue entry from a 2015 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 Spare?
IGS Radar Spare 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.