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Nimbus F
Retired 1983Nimbus F (NORAD 7924, COSPAR 1975-052A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 30 Sep 1983, launched on 12 Jun 1975 on the Nimbus F mission.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 827 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1975
launched
1983
retired
51
years on orbit
827
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Jun 1975 · on the Nimbus F mission
Operational30 Sep 1983 · entered service
Retired30 Sep 1983 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7924
COSPAR1975-052A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGEVF
BusNimbus
Mass827 kg
ProgrammeNimbus
CategoryMET
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,103 × 1,115 km
Inclination99.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Nimbus F?
Nimbus F was retired from service around 30 Sep 1983 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Nimbus F?
Nimbus F was operated by GSFC and built by GEVF (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.