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AC-2
Retired 1963AC-2 (NORAD 694, COSPAR 1963-047A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 27 Nov 1963, launched on 27 Nov 1963 on the AC-2 mission. It was operated by LERC as part of the AC programme. The spacecraft was built by GDC on the AC R&D bus, with a mass of 900 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1963
launched
1963
retired
63
years on orbit
900
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Nov 1963 · on the AC-2 mission
Operational27 Nov 1963 · entered service
Retired27 Nov 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID694
COSPAR1963-047A
TypeSatellite
OperatorLERC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusAC R&D
Mass900 kg
ProgrammeAC
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude469 × 1,554 km
Inclination30.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to AC-2?
AC-2 was retired from service around 27 Nov 1963 after launching in 1963. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built AC-2?
AC-2 was operated by LERC and built by GDC (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.