LAGEOS-1
LAGEOS-1 is NASA’s first dedicated passive laser-geodynamics satellite, launched on May 4, 1976. The 60 cm reflector-covered sphere provides a stable orbiting target for terrestrial laser stations. Its flight article has a mass of about 407 kg and a retrograde inclination near 110 degrees.
Identity
- Aliases
- LAGEOSLAGEOS ILAGEOS-I1976-039A
- Name
- LAGEOS-1
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- LAGEOS-1 is NASA’s first dedicated passive laser-geodynamics satellite, launched on May 4, 1976. The 60 cm reflector-covered sphere provides a stable orbiting target for terrestrial laser stations. Its flight article has a mass of about 407 kg and a retrograde inclination near 110 degrees.
- First Flight Date
- 1976-05-04
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://earth.gsfc.nasa.gov/geo/missions/lageos
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:07 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:07 UTC