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OV1-9S
Retired 1967OV1-9S (NORAD 2610, COSPAR 1966-111A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1967, launched on 11 Dec 1966 on the OV1-9 mission.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 106 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1966
launched
1967
retired
60
years on orbit
106
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched11 Dec 1966 · on the OV1-9 mission
Operational1 Jan 1967 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1967 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2610
COSPAR1966-111A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass106 kg
ProgrammeOV1 X
CategoryTECH
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude468 × 4,826 km
Inclination99.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV1-9S?
OV1-9S was retired from service around 1 Jan 1967 after launching in 1966. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV1-9S?
OV1-9S 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.