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POPPY 6 Bravo
Retired 1970POPPY 6 Bravo (NORAD 4237, COSPAR 1969-082E) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 25 Feb 1970, launched on 30 Sep 1969 on the P-11 No. 4407 mission. It was operated by NRO / NRL as part of the POPPY programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL MULTI bus, with a mass of 101 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1969
launched
1970
retired
57
years on orbit
101
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched30 Sep 1969 · on the P-11 No. 4407 mission
Operational25 Feb 1970 · entered service
Retired25 Feb 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID4237
COSPAR1969-082E
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / NRL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNRL
BusNRL MULTI
Mass101 kg
ProgrammePOPPY
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude905 × 939 km
Inclination70.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to POPPY 6 Bravo?
POPPY 6 Bravo was retired from service around 25 Feb 1970 after launching in 1969. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built POPPY 6 Bravo?
POPPY 6 Bravo was operated by NRO / NRL and built by NRL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.