OGO D

Re-entered 16 Aug 1972

OGO D (NORAD 2895, COSPAR 1967-073A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 1972, launched on 28 Jul 1967 on the OGO D mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the POGO programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the OGO bus, with a mass of 551 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1967

launched

1972

re-entered

years on orbit

551

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Jul 1967 · on the OGO D mission

Operational27 Sep 1971 · entered service

Retired27 Sep 1971 · end of operational service

Re-entered16 Aug 1972 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2895

COSPAR1967-073A

TypeSatellite

OperatorGSFC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerTRW

BusOGO

Mass551 kg

ProgrammePOGO

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LEO/P)

Altitude411 × 896 km

Inclination86.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OGO D?

OGO D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 1972, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1967. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did OGO D re-enter the atmosphere?

OGO D re-entered on 16 Aug 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OGO D?

OGO D was operated by GSFC and built by TRW (US).

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

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