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IGS Optical-6
Historical recordIGS Optical-6 (NORAD 43223, COSPAR 2018-021A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 27 Feb 2018 on the IGS O-6 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.
2018
launched
8
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Feb 2018 · on the IGS O-6 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID43223
COSPAR2018-021A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-O
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-O-G3
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude485 × 499 km
Inclination97.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to IGS Optical-6?
IGS Optical-6 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2018 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-6?
IGS Optical-6 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.