🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
DSP 8
Retired 1975DSP 8 (NORAD 8482, COSPAR 1975-118A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Dec 1975, launched on 14 Dec 1975 on the DSP 8 mission. It was operated by SAMSO as part of the DSP II programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the DSP P2 bus, with a mass of 1,040 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1975
launched
1975
retired
51
years on orbit
1,040
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched14 Dec 1975 · on the DSP 8 mission
Operational1 Dec 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8482
COSPAR1975-118A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAMSO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerTRW
BusDSP P2
Mass1,040 kg (980 kg dry)
ProgrammeDSP II
CategoryEW
OrbitGEO (GEO/ID)
Altitude35,601 × 35,866 km
Inclination3.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to DSP 8?
DSP 8 was retired from service around 1 Dec 1975 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built DSP 8?
DSP 8 was operated by SAMSO and built by TRW (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.