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NNS O-14

Retired 1984

NNS O-14 (NORAD 2965, COSPAR 1967-092A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 11 Oct 1984, launched on 25 Sep 1967 on the NNS O-14 mission.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
1984
retired
59
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Sep 1967 · on the NNS O-14 mission
Operational24 Apr 1984 · entered service
Retired11 Oct 1984 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID2965
COSPAR1967-092A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNAVAIR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusTransit 5
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeNNS A
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,038 × 1,116 km
Inclination89.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to NNS O-14?

NNS O-14 was retired from service around 11 Oct 1984 after launching in 1967. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

How long was NNS O-14 operational?

NNS O-14 was operational for roughly 6 months, from 24 Apr 1984 to 11 Oct 1984.

Who operated and built NNS O-14?

NNS O-14 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.