OV-104

Re-entered 8 Aug 1992

OV-104 (NORAD 22064, COSPAR 1992-049A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1992, launched on 31 Jul 1992 on the OV-104 Research/FF 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 96,554 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.

1992

launched

1992

re-entered

years on orbit

96,554

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Jul 1992 · on the OV-104 Research/FF mission

Operational8 Aug 1992 · entered service

Retired8 Aug 1992 · end of operational service

Re-entered8 Aug 1992 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22064

COSPAR1992-049A

TypeSatellite

OperatorJSC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerRWI

BusSTS OV

Mass96,554 kg (86,410 kg dry)

ProgrammeOV-104

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude421 × 433 km

Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-104?

OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1992, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1992. 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 8 Aug 1992, 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).

Launched together

EURECA 1Re-entered 1992

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

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