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IGS Optical-5
Historical recordIGS Optical-5 (NORAD 40538, COSPAR 2015-015A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 26 Mar 2015 on the IGS Optical-5 mission. It was operated by CSICE as part of the IGS-O-G3 programme. The spacecraft was built by MELCO on the IGS-O 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
Launched26 Mar 2015 · on the IGS Optical-5 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID40538
COSPAR2015-015A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-O
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-O-G3
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude511 × 515 km
Inclination97.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Optical-5?
IGS Optical-5 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 Optical-5?
IGS Optical-5 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.