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NNS O-5
Retired 1965NNS O-5 (NORAD 1514, COSPAR 1965-065F) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1965, launched on 13 Aug 1965 on the Dodecapole 2 mission. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the NNS N programme. The spacecraft was built by NAFI on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 54 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
54
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Aug 1965 · on the Dodecapole 2 mission
Operational1 Jan 1965 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1514
COSPAR1965-065F
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAFI
BusTransit 5
Mass54 kg
ProgrammeNNS N
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,087 × 1,192 km
Inclination90.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NNS O-5?
NNS O-5 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built NNS O-5?
NNS O-5 was operated by BUWEPS and built by NAFI (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.