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Dragsphere
Retired 1964Dragsphere (NORAD 900, COSPAR 1964-063C) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 6 Oct 1964, launched on 6 Oct 1964 on the NNS O-1 mission. It was operated by NRL as part of the NRL Cal programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL 14" bus, with a mass of 1 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1964
retired
62
years on orbit
1
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched6 Oct 1964 · on the NNS O-1 mission
Operational6 Oct 1964 · entered service
Retired6 Oct 1964 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID900
COSPAR1964-063C
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNRL
BusNRL 14"
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeNRL Cal
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,053 × 1,081 km
Inclination89.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Dragsphere?
Dragsphere was retired from service around 6 Oct 1964 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Dragsphere?
Dragsphere was operated by NRL and built by NRL (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.