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SPAS 1

Re-entered 22 Jun 1983

SPAS 1 (NORAD 14142, COSPAR 1983-059F) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jun 1983, launched on 18 Jun 1983 on the OV-099 PAM deploy/FF mission. It was operated by MBB as part of the SPAS programme. The spacecraft was built by MBB on the SPAS bus, with a mass of 1,448 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
1,448
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jun 1983 · on the OV-099 PAM deploy/FF mission
Operational23 Jun 1983 · entered service
Retired23 Jun 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Jun 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14142
COSPAR1983-059F
TypeSatellite
OperatorMBB
Country / StateD
ManufacturerMBB
BusSPAS
Mass1,448 kg
ProgrammeSPAS
CategoryMGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude291 × 296 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SPAS 1?

SPAS 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 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 SPAS 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

SPAS 1 re-entered on 22 Jun 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SPAS 1?

SPAS 1 was operated by MBB and built by MBB (D).

Launched together

OV-099Re-entered 1983Anik C2Re-entered 1993Palapa B1Re-entered 1991
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.