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OV-099

Re-entered 9 Apr 1983

OV-099 (NORAD 13968, COSPAR 1983-026A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1983, launched on 4 Apr 1983 on the OV-099 IUS deploy mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-099 programme. The spacecraft was built by RWI on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 88,202 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.

1983
launched
1983
re-entered
0
years on orbit
88,202
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Apr 1983 · on the OV-099 IUS deploy mission
Operational9 Apr 1983 · entered service
Retired9 Apr 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Apr 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID13968
COSPAR1983-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWI
BusSTS OV
Mass88,202 kg (82,101 kg dry)
ProgrammeOV-099
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude279 × 289 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-099?

OV-099 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did OV-099 re-enter the atmosphere?

OV-099 re-entered on 9 Apr 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OV-099?

OV-099 was operated by JSC and built by RWI (US).

Launched together

TDRS ANORAD 13969
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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