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IGS Radar-7

Historical record

IGS Radar-7 (NORAD 55329, COSPAR 2023-012A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 26 Jan 2023 on the IGS R-7 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.

2023
launched
3
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Jan 2023 · on the IGS R-7 mission

Specifications

NORAD ID55329
COSPAR2023-012A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSICE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO
BusIGS-R
Mass1,500 kg (1,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeIGS-R-G3
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude477 × 479 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to IGS Radar-7?

IGS Radar-7 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2023 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-7?

IGS Radar-7 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.