EURECA 1

Re-entered 1 Aug 1992

EURECA 1 (NORAD 22065, COSPAR 1992-049B) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 1992, launched on 31 Jul 1992 on the OV-104 Research/FF mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the Eureca programme. The spacecraft was built by DASARI on the Eureca bus, with a mass of 4,491 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

4,491

kg mass

Lifecycle

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

Operational24 Jun 1993 · entered service

Retired24 Jun 1993 · end of operational service

Re-entered1 Aug 1992 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22065

COSPAR1992-049B

TypeSatellite

OperatorESA

Country / StateI-ESA

ManufacturerDASARI

BusEureca

Mass4,491 kg (3,741 kg dry)

ProgrammeEureca

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude500 × 504 km

Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to EURECA 1?

EURECA 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 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 EURECA 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

EURECA 1 re-entered on 1 Aug 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built EURECA 1?

EURECA 1 was operated by ESA and built by DASARI (I-ESA).

Launched together

OV-104Re-entered 1992

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

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