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CEP
Retired 1970CEP (NORAD 4794, COSPAR 1970-106B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 11 Dec 1970, launched on 11 Dec 1970 on the ITOS A mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Delta Attached programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC on the Delta Attached bus, with a mass of 2 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1970
launched
1970
retired
56
years on orbit
2
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched11 Dec 1970 · on the ITOS A mission
Operational11 Dec 1970 · entered service
Retired11 Dec 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID4794
COSPAR1970-106B
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGSFC
BusDelta Attached
Mass2 kg
ProgrammeDelta Attached
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,423 × 1,474 km
Inclination101.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to CEP?
CEP was retired from service around 11 Dec 1970 after launching in 1970. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built CEP?
CEP was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.