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Symphonie MV2
Retired 1985Symphonie MV2 (NORAD 8132, COSPAR 1975-077A) is a retired F satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1985, launched on 27 Aug 1975 on the Symphonie MV2 mission. It was operated by CNES / DFVLR as part of the Symphonie programme. The spacecraft was built by MBB/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.
1975
launched
1985
retired
51
years on orbit
400
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched27 Aug 1975 · on the Symphonie MV2 mission
Operational1 Jan 1985 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1985 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8132
COSPAR1975-077A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES / DFVLR
Country / StateF
ManufacturerMBB/CIFAS
BusSymphonie
Mass400 kg (240 kg dry)
ProgrammeSymphonie
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,750 × 35,826 km
Inclination0.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Symphonie MV2?
Symphonie MV2 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1985 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Symphonie MV2?
Symphonie MV2 was operated by CNES / DFVLR and built by MBB/CIFAS (F).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.