Program: OTS

Europe / ESA


Orbital Test Satellite

European experimental telecommunication program decided by the CEPT (Conférence Européenne des Postes et Télécommunications) with the EBU.

 History of OTS/ECS satellites
   Name       Launch date  Operator   Dry mass  Apogee motor type

1  OTS 1      1977 Sep 13  ESA        390 kg    Aerojet SVM-7  (Launch failed)
2  OTS 2      1978 May 11  ESA        390       Aerojet SVM-7

Ref: #7(SR446), 15 - update: 25.01.02