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Dodecapole I
Retired 1965Dodecapole I (NORAD 1272, COSPAR 1965-016H) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 9 Mar 1965, launched on 9 Mar 1965 on the Secor Type II S/N 1 mission. It was operated by NRL as part of the NRL Cal programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL 9" bus, with a mass of 4 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
4
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 Mar 1965 · on the Secor Type II S/N 1 mission
Operational9 Mar 1965 · entered service
Retired9 Mar 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1272
COSPAR1965-016H
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNRL
BusNRL 9"
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeNRL Cal
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude906 × 940 km
Inclination70.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Dodecapole I?
Dodecapole I was retired from service around 9 Mar 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Dodecapole I?
Dodecapole I was operated by NRL and built by NRL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.