🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Injun 1
Retired 1963Injun 1 (NORAD 117, COSPAR 1961 OMI 2) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 Mar 1963, launched on 29 Jun 1961. It was operated by ONR / SUI as part of the Injun programme. The spacecraft was built by SUI/APL on the Injun bus, with a mass of 18 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1961
launched
1963
retired
65
years on orbit
18
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched29 Jun 1961
Operational6 Mar 1963 · entered service
Retired6 Mar 1963 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID117
COSPAR1961 OMI 2
TypeSatellite
OperatorONR / SUI
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSUI/APL
BusInjun
Mass18 kg
ProgrammeInjun
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude882 × 996 km
Inclination66.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Injun 1?
Injun 1 was retired from service around 6 Mar 1963 after launching in 1961. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Injun 1?
Injun 1 was operated by ONR / SUI and built by SUI/APL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.