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OV-099

Re-entered 24 Jun 1983

OV-099 (NORAD 14132, COSPAR 1983-059A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 1983, launched on 18 Jun 1983 on the OV-099 PAM deploy/FF 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 91,167 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
91,167
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jun 1983 · on the OV-099 PAM deploy/FF mission
Operational24 Jun 1983 · entered service
Retired24 Jun 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Jun 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14132
COSPAR1983-059A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWI
BusSTS OV
Mass91,167 kg (84,532 kg dry)
ProgrammeOV-099
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude296 × 321 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-099?

OV-099 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 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 24 Jun 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

Anik C2Re-entered 1993Palapa B1Re-entered 1991SPAS 1Re-entered 1983
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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