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OV1-19S
Retired 1970OV1-19S (NORAD 3825, COSPAR 1969-025C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1970, launched on 18 Mar 1969 on the OV1-17S mission.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 123 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1969
launched
1970
retired
57
years on orbit
123
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched18 Mar 1969 · on the OV1-17S mission
Operational1 Jan 1970 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID3825
COSPAR1969-025C
TypeSatellite
OperatorOAR
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGDC
BusOV1
Mass123 kg
ProgrammeOV1 F
CategorySCI
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude467 × 5,776 km
Inclination104.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to OV1-19S?
OV1-19S was retired from service around 1 Jan 1970 after launching in 1969. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built OV1-19S?
OV1-19S 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.