Landsat D

Re-entered 1 Jan 1983

Landsat D (NORAD 13367, COSPAR 1982-072A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1983, launched on 16 Jul 1982 on the Landsat D mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Landsat MMS programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF/FAIR on the MMS bus, with a mass of 1,938 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1982

launched

1983

re-entered

year on orbit

1,938

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Jul 1982 · on the Landsat D mission

Operational15 Jun 2001 · entered service

Retired15 Jun 2001 · end of operational service

Re-entered1 Jan 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID13367

COSPAR1982-072A

TypeSatellite

OperatorGSFC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerGEVF/FAIR

BusMMS

Mass1,938 kg (1,863 kg dry)

ProgrammeLandsat MMS

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LEO/S)

Altitude700 × 704 km

Inclination98.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Landsat D?

Landsat D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1982. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Landsat D re-enter the atmosphere?

Landsat D re-entered on 1 Jan 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Landsat D?

Landsat D was operated by GSFC and built by GEVF/FAIR (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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