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OV2-5
Retired 1968OV2-5 (NORAD 3428, COSPAR 1968-081A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Sep 1968, launched on 26 Sep 1968 on the OV2-5 mission. It was operated by SAMSO as part of the OV2 programme. The spacecraft was built by NORTHS on the OV2 bus, with a mass of 200 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1968
launched
1968
retired
58
years on orbit
200
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Sep 1968 · on the OV2-5 mission
Operational1 Sep 1968 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 1968 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3428
COSPAR1968-081A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAMSO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNORTHS
BusOV2
Mass200 kg
ProgrammeOV2
CategorySCI
OrbitGEO (GEO/D)
Altitude35,064 × 35,798 km
Inclination2.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV2-5?
OV2-5 was retired from service around 1 Sep 1968 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV2-5?
OV2-5 was operated by SAMSO and built by NORTHS (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.