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ERS 6
Retired 1963ERS 6 (NORAD 608, COSPAR 1963-014C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 Aug 1963, launched on 9 May 1963 on the Midas ETS-III F2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the TRS I programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the TRS bus, with a mass of 1 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1963
launched
1963
retired
63
years on orbit
1
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 May 1963 · on the Midas ETS-III F2 mission
Operational6 Aug 1963 · entered service
Retired6 Aug 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID608
COSPAR1963-014C
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerTRW
BusTRS
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeTRS I
CategoryTECH
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude3,634 × 3,654 km
Inclination87.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to ERS 6?
ERS 6 was retired from service around 6 Aug 1963 after launching in 1963. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built ERS 6?
ERS 6 was operated by AFSSD and built by TRW (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.