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OV1-5S
Retired 1966OV1-5S (NORAD 2122, COSPAR 1966-025B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1966, launched on 30 Mar 1966 on the OV1-4S mission.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 114 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1966
retired
60
years on orbit
114
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched30 Mar 1966 · on the OV1-4S mission
Operational1 Jan 1966 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1966 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2122
COSPAR1966-025B
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass114 kg
ProgrammeOV1 X
CategoryEW/TECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/R)
Altitude993 × 1,054 km
Inclination144.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV1-5S?
OV1-5S was retired from service around 1 Jan 1966 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV1-5S?
OV1-5S was operated by OAR and built by GDC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.