🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
NNS O-2
Historical recordNNS O-2 (NORAD 965, COSPAR 1964-083D) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 13 Dec 1964 on the APL SN-43 mission. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the NNS N programme. The spacecraft was built by NAFI on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 54 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
62
years on orbit
54
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Dec 1964 · on the APL SN-43 mission
Operational31 Dec 1964 · entered service
Specifications
NORAD ID965
COSPAR1964-083D
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAFI
BusTransit 5
Mass54 kg
ProgrammeNNS N
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude1,027 × 1,084 km
Inclination90.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to NNS O-2?
NNS O-2 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1964 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built NNS O-2?
NNS O-2 was operated by BUWEPS and built by NAFI (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.