ERBS
Re-entered 5 Oct 1984ERBS (NORAD 15354, COSPAR 1984-108B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 1984, launched on 5 Oct 1984 on the OV-099 LEO deploy mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the ERBS programme. The spacecraft was built by BALL on the ERBS bus, with a mass of 2,245 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ERBS?
ERBS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 1984, 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 ERBS re-enter the atmosphere?
ERBS re-entered on 5 Oct 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERBS?
ERBS was operated by GSFC and built by BALL (US).