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IGS Radar-5
Historical recordIGS Radar-5 (NORAD 42072, COSPAR 2017-015A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 17 Mar 2017 on the IGS R-5 mission. It was operated by CSICE as part of the IGS-R-G3 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.
2017
launched
9
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched17 Mar 2017 · on the IGS R-5 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID42072
COSPAR2017-015A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-R
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-R-G3
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude485 × 499 km
Inclination97.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Radar-5?
IGS Radar-5 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2017 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-5?
IGS Radar-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.