OV-104
Re-entered 11 Aug 1991OV-104 (NORAD 21638, COSPAR 1991-054A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 1991, launched on 2 Aug 1991 on the OV-104 IUS deploy mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-104 programme. The spacecraft was built by RWI on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 91,417 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-104?
OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1991. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did OV-104 re-enter the atmosphere?
OV-104 re-entered on 11 Aug 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OV-104?
OV-104 was operated by JSC and built by RWI (US).