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OV3-3
Historical recordOV3-3 (NORAD 2389, COSPAR 1966-070A) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 4 Aug 1966 on the OV3-3 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 77 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
60
years on orbit
77
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched4 Aug 1966 · on the OV3-3 mission
Operational1 Jan 1968 · entered service
Specifications
NORAD ID2389
COSPAR1966-070A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPG
BusOV3
Mass77 kg
ProgrammeOV3
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude358 × 4,479 km
Inclination81.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV3-3?
OV3-3 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1966 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built OV3-3?
OV3-3 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.