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OV1-13S
Retired 1968OV1-13S (NORAD 3173, COSPAR 1968-026A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 11 Jul 1968, launched on 6 Apr 1968 on the OV1-13 mission. It was operated by OAR as part of the OV1 F programme. The spacecraft was built by GDC on the OV1 bus, with a mass of 107 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1968
launched
1968
retired
58
years on orbit
107
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 Apr 1968 · on the OV1-13 mission
Operational11 Jul 1968 · entered service
Retired11 Jul 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3173
COSPAR1968-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass107 kg
ProgrammeOV1 F
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude553 × 9,316 km
Inclination100.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV1-13S?
OV1-13S was retired from service around 11 Jul 1968 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV1-13S?
OV1-13S was operated by OAR and built by GDC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.