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Comstar D-2
Retired 1993Comstar D-2 (NORAD 9047, COSPAR 1976-073A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 19 Dec 1993, launched on 22 Jul 1976 on the Comstar D-2 mission. It was operated by COM as part of the Comstar programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-351 bus, with a mass of 748 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1976
launched
1993
retired
50
years on orbit
748
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched22 Jul 1976 · on the Comstar D-2 mission
Operational19 Dec 1993 · entered service
Retired19 Dec 1993 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID9047
COSPAR1976-073A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCOM
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-351
Mass748 kg (590 kg dry)
ProgrammeComstar
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,758 × 35,814 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Comstar D-2?
Comstar D-2 was retired from service around 19 Dec 1993 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Comstar D-2?
Comstar D-2 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.