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P801-1
Retired 1972P801-1 (NORAD 3605, COSPAR 1968-112B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1972, launched on 12 Dec 1968 on the CORONA J-50 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the P801 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the P-11 bus, with a mass of 95 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1968
launched
1972
retired
58
years on orbit
95
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Dec 1968 · on the CORONA J-50 mission
Operational1 Jan 1972 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1972 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3605
COSPAR1968-112B
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / SAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC
BusP-11
Mass95 kg
ProgrammeP801
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,385 × 1,474 km
Inclination80.4°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to P801-1?
P801-1 was retired from service around 1 Jan 1972 after launching in 1968. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built P801-1?
P801-1 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.