The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Baker-Nunn camera and laser network provided teh orbital acquisition for Lageos. Signal-strength and range-noise measurements made by SAO and NASA show that the satellite is functioning as anticipated. Epoc June 7.0; inclination 109.8585 deg; eccentricity 0.003929; apogee 5914.9 km; perigee 5845.4 km; period 225.4706 min; semimajor axis 12271.790 km.