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Injun 5
Retired 1972Injun 5 (NORAD 3338, COSPAR 1968-066B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1972, launched on 8 Aug 1968 on the AD-C mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Injun programme. The spacecraft was built by UIA on the Injun E bus, with a mass of 70 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1968
launched
1972
retired
58
years on orbit
70
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Aug 1968 · on the AD-C mission
Operational1 Jan 1972 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3338
COSPAR1968-066B
TypeSatellite
OperatorLARCN
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerUIA
BusInjun E
Mass70 kg
ProgrammeInjun
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude679 × 2,531 km
Inclination80.7°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Injun 5?
Injun 5 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1972 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Injun 5?
Injun 5 was operated by LARCN and built by UIA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.