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OV2-1
Retired 1965OV2-1 (NORAD 1641, COSPAR 1965-082C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 15 Oct 1965, launched on 15 Oct 1965 on the LCS 2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the OV2 programme. The spacecraft was built by NORTHS on the OV2 bus, with a mass of 170 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1965
launched
1965
retired
61
years on orbit
170
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Oct 1965 · on the LCS 2 mission
Operational15 Oct 1965 · entered service
Retired15 Oct 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1641
COSPAR1965-082C
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNORTHS
BusOV2
Mass170 kg
ProgrammeOV2
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude734 × 766 km
Inclination32.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV2-1?
OV2-1 was retired from service around 15 Oct 1965 after launching in 1965. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV2-1?
OV2-1 was operated by AFSSD and built by NORTHS (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.