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Marisat C
Retired 2008Marisat C (NORAD 9478, COSPAR 1976-101A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 29 Oct 2008, launched on 14 Oct 1976 on the Marisat C mission.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
2008
retired
50
years on orbit
360
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched14 Oct 1976 · on the Marisat C mission
Operational29 Oct 2008 · entered service
Retired29 Oct 2008 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID9478
COSPAR1976-101A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCOM
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-356
Mass360 kg (286 kg dry)
ProgrammeMarisat
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,781 × 35,791 km
Inclination2.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Marisat C?
Marisat C was retired from service around 29 Oct 2008 after launching in 1976. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Marisat C?
Marisat C 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.