🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Courier 1B
Retired 1960Courier 1B (NORAD 58, COSPAR 1960 NU 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 22 Oct 1960, launched on 4 Oct 1960. It was operated by SCEL as part of the Courier programme. The spacecraft was built by SCEL/PHLP on the Courier bus, with a mass of 225 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1960
launched
1960
retired
66
years on orbit
225
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched4 Oct 1960
Operational22 Oct 1960 · entered service
Retired22 Oct 1960 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID58
COSPAR1960 NU 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorSCEL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSCEL/PHLP
BusCourier
Mass225 kg
ProgrammeCourier
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude943 × 1,236 km
Inclination28.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Courier 1B?
Courier 1B was retired from service around 22 Oct 1960 after launching in 1960. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Courier 1B?
Courier 1B was operated by SCEL and built by SCEL/PHLP (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.