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NRL PL157
Retired 1965NRL PL157 (NORAD 1512, COSPAR 1965-065E) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Nov 1965, launched on 13 Aug 1965 on the Dodecapole 2 mission. It was operated by NRL as part of the NRL Cal programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL 14" bus, with a mass of 9 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
9
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Aug 1965 · on the Dodecapole 2 mission
Operational1 Nov 1965 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1512
COSPAR1965-065E
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNRL
BusNRL 14"
Mass9 kg
ProgrammeNRL Cal
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,085 × 1,193 km
Inclination90.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NRL PL157?
NRL PL157 was retired from service around 1 Nov 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built NRL PL157?
NRL PL157 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.