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EXOS-C

Re-entered 26 Dec 1988

EXOS-C (NORAD 14722, COSPAR 1984-015A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Dec 1988, launched on 14 Feb 1984 on the EXOS-C mission. It was operated by ISASM as part of the EXOS programme. The spacecraft was built by ISASM on the EXOS-C bus, with a mass of 207 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.

1984
launched
1988
re-entered
4
years on orbit
207
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Feb 1984 · on the EXOS-C mission
Operational26 Dec 1988 · entered service
Retired26 Dec 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Dec 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14722
COSPAR1984-015A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISASM
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerISASM
BusEXOS-C
Mass207 kg
ProgrammeEXOS
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude356 × 858 km
Inclination74.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to EXOS-C?

EXOS-C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Dec 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1984. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did EXOS-C re-enter the atmosphere?

EXOS-C re-entered on 26 Dec 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built EXOS-C?

EXOS-C was operated by ISASM and built by ISASM (J).

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