Operation History of The Nimbus Satellites
| Satellite | Launch Date | Decay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nimbus 1 | August 28, 1964 | May 16, 1974 |
| Nimbus 2 | May 15, 1966 | January 17, 1969 |
| Nimbus 3 | April 14, 1969 | January 22, 1972 |
| Nimbus 4 | April 8, 1970 | September 30, 1980 |
| Nimbus 5 | December 11, 1972 | |
| Nimbus 6 | June 12, 1975 | |
| Nimbus 7 | October 24, 1978 |
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