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Tiros H
Retired 1967Tiros H (NORAD 716, COSPAR 1963-054A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 30 Jun 1967, launched on 21 Dec 1963 on the Tiros H mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Tiros E programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the Tiros bus, with a mass of 120 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1963
launched
1967
retired
63
years on orbit
120
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched21 Dec 1963 · on the Tiros H mission
Operational30 Jun 1967 · entered service
Retired30 Jun 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID716
COSPAR1963-054A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusTiros
Mass120 kg
ProgrammeTiros E
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude697 × 757 km
Inclination58.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tiros H?
Tiros H was retired from service around 30 Jun 1967 after launching in 1963. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Tiros H?
Tiros H was operated by GSFC and built by RCA (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.