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Injun 4
Retired 1966Injun 4 (NORAD 932, COSPAR 1964-076B) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jul 1966, launched on 21 Nov 1964 on the AD-B mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Injun programme. The spacecraft was built by BENDX/UIA on the Bendix Utility bus, with a mass of 41 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1966
retired
62
years on orbit
41
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched21 Nov 1964 · on the AD-B mission
Operational1 Jul 1966 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 1966 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID932
COSPAR1964-076B
TypeSatellite
OperatorLARCN
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBENDX/UIA
BusBendix Utility
Mass41 kg
ProgrammeInjun
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude528 × 2,492 km
Inclination81.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Injun 4?
Injun 4 was retired from service around 1 Jul 1966 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Injun 4?
Injun 4 was operated by LARCN and built by BENDX/UIA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.