CORONA ARGON Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The CORONA ARGON bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 9 have reentered. Most are built by LMSC. The largest operator on this bus is NRO/ACE. The first launched in 1961, the most recent in 1964.
0
In orbit
0
Active
9
Total launched
9
Reentered
CORONA ARGON launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CORONA ARGON satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMSC |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 101 kg |
| Dry mass | 101 kg |
| Length | 1.3 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 1.3 m |
| Shape | Frust |
Top operators
NRO/ACE 7 AFBMD/ACE 1 AFSSD/ACE 1
Top countries
US 9
CORONA ARGON satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 2739 (STARFLASH 1B) OPS 2739 | 00861 | 1964-048A | NRO/ACE | Aug 21, 1964 | 88 min, 115.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 3236 (STARFLASH 1A) OPS 3236 | 00811 | 1964-030A | NRO/ACE | Jun 13, 1964 | 88 min, 115.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 2437 | 00681 | 1963-042A | NRO/ACE | Oct 29, 1963 | 88 min, 89.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 1561 | 00637 | 1963-035A | NRO/ACE | Aug 29, 1963 | 88 min, 81.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1134 FTV 1134 | 00436 | 1962-053A | NRO/ACE | Oct 9, 1962 | 88 min, 82.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1132 FTV 1132 | 00385 | 1962-044A | NRO/ACE | Sep 1, 1962 | 89 min, 82.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1126 FTV 1126 | 00292 | 1962-018A | NRO/ACE | May 15, 1962 | 89 min, 82.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| DISCOVERER 23 Discoverer 23 | 00100 | 1961-011A | AFSSD/ACE | Apr 8, 1961 | 89 min, 82.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| DISCOVERER 20 Discoverer 20 | 00083 | 1961-005A | AFBMD/ACE | Feb 17, 1961 | 89 min, 80.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CORONA ARGON satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the CORONA ARGON bus. 0 are in orbit and 9 have reentered.
How many CORONA ARGON satellites are in orbit?
0 CORONA ARGON objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the CORONA ARGON bus?
The CORONA ARGON bus is most commonly built by LMSC.
When did the first CORONA ARGON satellite launch?
The first cataloged CORONA ARGON satellite launched in 1961, and the most recent in 1964.