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Intasat
Retired 1976Intasat (NORAD 7531, COSPAR 1974-089C) is a retired E satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 Oct 1976, launched on 15 Nov 1974 on the ITOS G mission. It was operated by INTA as part of the INTA programme. The spacecraft was built by INTA on the INTASAT bus, with a mass of 25 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1976
retired
52
years on orbit
25
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Nov 1974 · on the ITOS G mission
Operational6 Oct 1976 · entered service
Retired6 Oct 1976 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7531
COSPAR1974-089C
TypeSatellite
OperatorINTA
Country / StateE
ManufacturerINTA
BusINTASAT
Mass25 kg
ProgrammeINTA
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,442 × 1,460 km
Inclination101.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Intasat?
Intasat was retired from service around 6 Oct 1976 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Intasat?
Intasat was operated by INTA and built by INTA (E).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.