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AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210
Retired 1964AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210 (NORAD 727, COSPAR 1964-001A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 30 Jan 1964, launched on 11 Jan 1964 on the POPPY 3/HAYLOFT mission. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the AFTRACK programme. The spacecraft was built by HRBS on the AFTRACK bus, with a mass of 5 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1964
retired
62
years on orbit
5
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched11 Jan 1964 · on the POPPY 3/HAYLOFT mission
Operational30 Jan 1964 · entered service
Retired30 Jan 1964 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID727
COSPAR1964-001A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHRBS
BusAFTRACK
Mass5 kg
ProgrammeAFTRACK
CategorySIG*
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude906 × 932 km
Inclination69.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210?
AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210 was retired from service around 30 Jan 1964 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210?
AFTRACK 37/Mission 7210 was operated by SAFSP and built by HRBS (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.