🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
ANNA 1B
Retired 1965ANNA 1B (NORAD 446, COSPAR 1962 B MU 1) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jun 1965, launched on 31 Oct 1962. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the ANNA programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the Transit 1 bus, with a mass of 157 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1962
launched
1965
retired
64
years on orbit
157
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched31 Oct 1962
Operational1 Jun 1965 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID446
COSPAR1962 B MU 1
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusTransit 1
Mass157 kg
ProgrammeANNA
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude1,081 × 1,179 km
Inclination50.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to ANNA 1B?
ANNA 1B was retired from service around 1 Jun 1965 after launching in 1962. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built ANNA 1B?
ANNA 1B was operated by BUWEPS and built by APL (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.