🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
NNS O-8
Retired 1967NNS O-8 (NORAD 2119, COSPAR 1966-024A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 25 Feb 1967, launched on 26 Mar 1966 on the NNS O-8 mission. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the NNS A programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 51 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1967
retired
60
years on orbit
51
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Mar 1966 · on the NNS O-8 mission
Operational25 Feb 1967 · entered service
Retired25 Feb 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2119
COSPAR1966-024A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusTransit 5
Mass51 kg
ProgrammeNNS A
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude892 × 1,124 km
Inclination89.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NNS O-8?
NNS O-8 was retired from service around 25 Feb 1967 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built NNS O-8?
NNS O-8 was operated by BUWEPS and built by APL (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.