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OV1-14S

Retired 1968

OV1-14S (NORAD 3174, COSPAR 1968-026B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 13 Apr 1968, launched on 6 Apr 1968 on the OV1-13 mission.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 101 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1968
launched
1968
retired
58
years on orbit
101
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Apr 1968 · on the OV1-13 mission
Operational13 Apr 1968 · entered service
Retired13 Apr 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID3174
COSPAR1968-026B
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass101 kg
ProgrammeOV1 F
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude554 × 9,938 km
Inclination100.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV1-14S?

OV1-14S was retired from service around 13 Apr 1968 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built OV1-14S?

OV1-14S was operated by OAR and built by GDC (US).

Launched together

OV1-13SNORAD 3173
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.