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Palapa A2
Retired 1986Palapa A2 (NORAD 9862, COSPAR 1977-018A) is a retired ID satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1986, launched on 10 Mar 1977 on the Palapa A2 mission. It was operated by PER as part of the Palapa A programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-333 bus, with a mass of 282 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1977
launched
1986
retired
49
years on orbit
282
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Mar 1977 · on the Palapa A2 mission
Operational1 Jan 1986 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1986 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID9862
COSPAR1977-018A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPER
Country / StateID
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass282 kg (208 kg dry)
ProgrammePalapa A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,751 × 35,809 km
Inclination2.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Palapa A2?
Palapa A2 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1986 after launching in 1977. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Palapa A2?
Palapa A2 was operated by PER and built by HSES (ID).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.