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OV3-1
Retired 1967OV3-1 (NORAD 2150, COSPAR 1966-034A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Feb 1967, launched on 22 Apr 1966 on the OV3-1 mission. It was operated by OAR as part of the OV3 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPG on the OV3 bus, with a mass of 69 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1967
retired
60
years on orbit
69
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched22 Apr 1966 · on the OV3-1 mission
Operational1 Feb 1967 · entered service
Retired1 Feb 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2150
COSPAR1966-034A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPG
BusOV3
Mass69 kg
ProgrammeOV3
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude351 × 5,736 km
Inclination82.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV3-1?
OV3-1 was retired from service around 1 Feb 1967 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV3-1?
OV3-1 was operated by OAR and built by SPG (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.