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Westar 2
Retired 1986Westar 2 (NORAD 7466, COSPAR 1974-075A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 7 May 1986, launched on 10 Oct 1974 on the Westar 2 mission.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 282 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1986
retired
52
years on orbit
282
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Oct 1974 · on the Westar 2 mission
Operational7 May 1986 · entered service
Retired7 May 1986 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7466
COSPAR1974-075A
TypeSatellite
OperatorWUTC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass282 kg (220 kg dry)
ProgrammeWestar A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,771 × 35,801 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Westar 2?
Westar 2 was retired from service around 7 May 1986 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Westar 2?
Westar 2 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.