🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
NNS O-7
Retired 1966NNS O-7 (NORAD 1952, COSPAR 1966-005A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1966, launched on 28 Jan 1966 on the NNS O-7 mission.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 50 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1966
retired
60
years on orbit
50
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched28 Jan 1966 · on the NNS O-7 mission
Operational1 Jan 1966 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1966 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID1952
COSPAR1966-005A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAFI
BusTransit 5
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeNNS N
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude864 × 1,210 km
Inclination89.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NNS O-7?
NNS O-7 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1966 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built NNS O-7?
NNS O-7 was operated by BUWEPS and built by NAFI (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.