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INTRUDER 3

Retired 2013

INTRUDER 3 (NORAD 28095, COSPAR 2003-054A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 May 2013, launched on 2 Dec 2003 on the INTRUDER 6? mission. It was operated by NROC / USN as part of the NOSS3 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the NOSS-3 bus, with a mass of 1,000 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2003
launched
2013
retired
23
years on orbit
1,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Dec 2003 · on the INTRUDER 6? mission
Operational21 May 2013 · entered service
Retired1 May 2013 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID28095
COSPAR2003-054A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC / USN
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSSD
BusNOSS-3
Mass1,000 kg
ProgrammeNOSS3
CategorySIG*
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,013 × 1,200 km
Inclination63.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to INTRUDER 3?

INTRUDER 3 was retired from service around 1 May 2013 after launching in 2003. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built INTRUDER 3?

INTRUDER 3 was operated by NROC / USN and built by LMSSD (US).

Launched together

INTRUDER 4NORAD 28097
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.