OV-103
Re-entered 27 Jan 1985OV-103 (NORAD 15496, COSPAR 1985-010A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jan 1985, launched on 24 Jan 1985 on the OV-103 IUS deploy mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-103 programme. The spacecraft was built by RWI on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 90,925 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 OV-103?
OV-103 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jan 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did OV-103 re-enter the atmosphere?
OV-103 re-entered on 27 Jan 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OV-103?
OV-103 was operated by JSC and built by RWI (US).