P35 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The P35 bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 0 are active. 4 have reentered. Most are built by RCA. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 1962, the most recent in 1966.
7
In orbit
0
Active
11
Total launched
4
Reentered
P35 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged P35 satellites.
| Manufacturer | RCA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 50 kg |
| Dry mass | 50 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
| Span | 0.6 m |
| Shape | Cyl |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 101 min period, 98° inclination |
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US 11
P35 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 0340 OPS 0340 | 02125 | 1966-026A | AFSSD | Mar 31, 1966 | 99 min, 98.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPS 8068 OPS 8068 | 01580 | 1965-072A | AFSSD | Sep 10, 1965 | 101 min, 98.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPS 8386 OPS 8386 | 01377 | 1965-038A | NRO/SAFSP | May 20, 1965 | 87 min, 98.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7353 OPS 7353 | 01273 | 1965-021A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 18, 1965 | 87 min, 99.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7040 OPS 7040 | 00973 | 1965-003A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 19, 1965 | 88 min, 98.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4467 B OPS 4467B | 00813 | 1964-031B | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 18, 1964 | 101 min, 99.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPS 4467 A OPS 4467A | 00812 | 1964-031A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 18, 1964 | 101 min, 99.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPS 3367 B OPS 3367B | 00735 | 1964-002C | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 19, 1964 | 101 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPS 3367 A OPS 3367A | 00734 | 1964-002B | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 19, 1964 | 101 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FTV 0240 OPS 0240 | 00533 | 1963-005A | NRO/SAFSP | Feb 19, 1963 | 88 min, 100.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 3502 FTV 3502 | 00369 | 1962-039A | SAFSP | Aug 23, 1962 | 96 min, 98.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many P35 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the P35 bus. 7 are in orbit and 4 have reentered.
How many P35 satellites are in orbit?
7 P35 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the P35 bus?
The P35 bus is most commonly built by RCA.
When did the first P35 satellite launch?
The first cataloged P35 satellite launched in 1962, and the most recent in 1966.