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US-A No. 317 ROCh
Retired 1974US-A No. 317 ROCh (NORAD 7005, COSPAR 1973-108A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 11 Feb 1974, launched on 27 Dec 1973 on the US-A reactor mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-A programme. The spacecraft was built by KOMET/ARSL on the US-A reactor bus, with a mass of 1,150 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
1974
retired
53
years on orbit
1,150
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Dec 1973 · on the US-A reactor mission
Operational11 Feb 1974 · entered service
Retired11 Feb 1974 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7005
COSPAR1973-108A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVMF
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerKOMET/ARSL
BusUS-A reactor
Mass1,150 kg
ProgrammeUS-A
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude250 × 263 km
Inclination65.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to US-A No. 317 ROCh?
US-A No. 317 ROCh was retired from service around 11 Feb 1974 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built US-A No. 317 ROCh?
US-A No. 317 ROCh was operated by VMF and built by KOMET/ARSL (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.