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Symphonie MV1
Retired 1983Symphonie MV1 (NORAD 7578, COSPAR 1974-101A) is a retired D satellite, withdrawn from service around 4 Aug 1983, launched on 19 Dec 1974 on the Symphonie MV1 mission. It was operated by DFVLR / CNES as part of the Symphonie programme. The spacecraft was built by AELM/CIFAS on the Symphonie bus, with a mass of 400 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1983
retired
52
years on orbit
400
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched19 Dec 1974 · on the Symphonie MV1 mission
Operational4 Aug 1983 · entered service
Retired4 Aug 1983 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7578
COSPAR1974-101A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDFVLR / CNES
Country / StateD
ManufacturerAELM/CIFAS
BusSymphonie
Mass400 kg (240 kg dry)
ProgrammeSymphonie
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,781 × 35,795 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Symphonie MV1?
Symphonie MV1 was retired from service around 4 Aug 1983 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Symphonie MV1?
Symphonie MV1 was operated by DFVLR / CNES and built by AELM/CIFAS (D).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.