OV2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The OV2 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by NORTHS. The largest operator on this bus is AFSSD. The first launched in 1965, the most recent in 1968.
3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
OV2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged OV2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | NORTHS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Experimental |
| Launch mass | 170 kg |
| Dry mass | 170 kg |
| Length | 0.6 m |
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
| Span | 2.5 m |
| Shape | Box + 4 Pan |
| Power | 4 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 99 min period, 2° inclination |
Top operators
AFSSD 2 SAMSO 1
Top countries
US 3
OV2 satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many OV2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the OV2 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many OV2 satellites are in orbit?
3 OV2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the OV2 bus?
The OV2 bus is most commonly built by NORTHS.
When did the first OV2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged OV2 satellite launched in 1965, and the most recent in 1968.