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POPPY 5 Bravo
Retired 1972POPPY 5 Bravo (NORAD 2828, COSPAR 1967-053C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 May 1972, launched on 31 May 1967 on the NRL PL160 mission. It was operated by NRO / NRL as part of the POPPY programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL MULTI bus, with a mass of 85 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1967
launched
1972
retired
59
years on orbit
85
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched31 May 1967 · on the NRL PL160 mission
Operational1 May 1972 · entered service
Retired1 May 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID2828
COSPAR1967-053C
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / NRL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNRL
BusNRL MULTI
Mass85 kg
ProgrammePOPPY
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude915 × 926 km
Inclination70.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to POPPY 5 Bravo?
POPPY 5 Bravo was retired from service around 1 May 1972 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built POPPY 5 Bravo?
POPPY 5 Bravo was operated by NRO / NRL and built by NRL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.