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FTV 3507
Retired 1965FTV 3507 (NORAD 735, COSPAR 1964-002C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 17 Mar 1965, launched on 19 Jan 1964 on the P35-6 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the P35 programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the P35 bus, with a mass of 50 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1965
retired
62
years on orbit
50
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched19 Jan 1964 · on the P35-6 mission
Operational17 Mar 1965 · entered service
Retired17 Mar 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID735
COSPAR1964-002C
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / SAFSP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRCA
BusP35
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeP35
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude808 × 826 km
Inclination99.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to FTV 3507?
FTV 3507 was retired from service around 17 Mar 1965 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built FTV 3507?
FTV 3507 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by RCA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.