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Westar 1
Retired 1983Westar 1 (NORAD 7250, COSPAR 1974-022A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 15 Jun 1983, launched on 13 Apr 1974 on the Westar 1 mission. It was operated by WUTC as part of the Westar A programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-333 bus, with a mass of 284 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1983
retired
52
years on orbit
284
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Apr 1974 · on the Westar 1 mission
Operational15 Jun 1983 · entered service
Retired15 Jun 1983 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7250
COSPAR1974-022A
TypeSatellite
OperatorWUTC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass284 kg (220 kg dry)
ProgrammeWestar A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,764 × 35,808 km
Inclination0.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Westar 1?
Westar 1 was retired from service around 15 Jun 1983 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Westar 1?
Westar 1 was operated by WUTC and built by HSES (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.