SPTN-101
Re-entered 20 Jun 1985SPTN-101 (NORAD 15831, COSPAR 1985-048E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 1985, launched on 17 Jun 1985 on the OV-103 PAM deploy/FF mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Spartan100 programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC on the SPTN-100 bus, with a mass of 1,006 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 SPTN-101?
SPTN-101 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 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 SPTN-101 re-enter the atmosphere?
SPTN-101 re-entered on 20 Jun 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPTN-101?
SPTN-101 was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC (US).