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OV1-2S
Retired 1967OV1-2S (NORAD 1613, COSPAR 1965-078A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Apr 1967, launched on 5 Oct 1965 on the OV1-2S mission. It was operated by OAR as part of the OV1 X programme. The spacecraft was built by GDC on the OV1 bus, with a mass of 86 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1967
retired
61
years on orbit
86
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched5 Oct 1965 · on the OV1-2S mission
Operational1 Apr 1967 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1613
COSPAR1965-078A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass86 kg
ProgrammeOV1 X
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/R)
Altitude413 × 3,453 km
Inclination144.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV1-2S?
OV1-2S was retired from service around 1 Apr 1967 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV1-2S?
OV1-2S was operated by OAR and built by GDC (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.