🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Alouette 1
Retired 1971Alouette 1 (NORAD 424, COSPAR 1962 B ALP 1) is a retired CA satellite, withdrawn from service around 16 Dec 1971, launched on 29 Sep 1962. It was operated by DRTE as part of the Alouette programme. The spacecraft was built by DEHAVT/RCAV on the Alouette bus, with a mass of 145 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1971
retired
64
years on orbit
145
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched29 Sep 1962
Operational16 Dec 1971 · entered service
Retired16 Dec 1971 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID424
COSPAR1962 B ALP 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorDRTE
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerDEHAVT/RCAV
BusAlouette
Mass145 kg
ProgrammeAlouette
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude999 × 1,027 km
Inclination80.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Alouette 1?
Alouette 1 was retired from service around 16 Dec 1971 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Alouette 1?
Alouette 1 was operated by DRTE and built by DEHAVT/RCAV (CA).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.