🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
LCS 4
Retired 1971LCS 4 (NORAD 5398, COSPAR 1971-067E) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 7 Aug 1971, launched on 7 Aug 1971 on the OAR-901 mission. It was operated by USA / MITLL as part of the LCS programme. The spacecraft was built by ROHR/MITLL on the LCS bus, with a mass of 38 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1971
launched
1971
retired
55
years on orbit
38
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched7 Aug 1971 · on the OAR-901 mission
Operational7 Aug 1971 · entered service
Retired7 Aug 1971 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID5398
COSPAR1971-067E
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSA / MITLL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerROHR/MITLL
BusLCS
Mass38 kg
ProgrammeLCS
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude761 × 912 km
Inclination87.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to LCS 4?
LCS 4 was retired from service around 7 Aug 1971 after launching in 1971. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built LCS 4?
LCS 4 was operated by USA / MITLL and built by ROHR/MITLL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.