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Nimbus D
Retired 1982Nimbus D (NORAD 4362, COSPAR 1970-025A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Dec 1982, launched on 8 Apr 1970 on the Nimbus D mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Nimbus programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the Nimbus bus, with a mass of 619 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1970
launched
1982
retired
56
years on orbit
619
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Apr 1970 · on the Nimbus D mission
Operational1 Dec 1982 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 1982 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID4362
COSPAR1970-025A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGEVF
BusNimbus
Mass619 kg
ProgrammeNimbus
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,091 × 1,100 km
Inclination99.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Nimbus D?
Nimbus D was retired from service around 1 Dec 1982 after launching in 1970. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Nimbus D?
Nimbus D was operated by GSFC and built by GEVF (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.