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Marisat B
Retired 1996Marisat B (NORAD 8882, COSPAR 1976-053A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 25 Sep 1996, launched on 10 Jun 1976 on the Marisat B mission. It was operated by COM as part of the Marisat programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-356 bus, with a mass of 360 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1976
launched
1996
retired
50
years on orbit
360
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Jun 1976 · on the Marisat B mission
Operational25 Sep 1996 · entered service
Retired25 Sep 1996 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8882
COSPAR1976-053A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCOM
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-356
Mass360 kg (286 kg dry)
ProgrammeMarisat
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,781 × 35,794 km
Inclination2.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Marisat B?
Marisat B was retired from service around 25 Sep 1996 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Marisat B?
Marisat B was operated by COM and built by HSES (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.