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NNS O-13

Retired 1989

NNS O-13 (NORAD 2807, COSPAR 1967-048A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 15 Feb 1989, launched on 18 May 1967 on the NNS O-13 mission. It was operated by NAVAIR as part of the NNS A programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 50 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1967
launched
1989
retired
59
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 May 1967 · on the NNS O-13 mission
Operational15 Feb 1989 · entered service
Retired15 Feb 1989 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID2807
COSPAR1967-048A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNAVAIR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusTransit 5
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeNNS A
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,071 × 1,102 km
Inclination89.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to NNS O-13?

NNS O-13 was retired from service around 15 Feb 1989 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built NNS O-13?

NNS O-13 was operated by NAVAIR and built by APL (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.