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Canadian Target Assembly

Re-entered 24 Oct 1992

Canadian Target Assembly (NORAD 22214, COSPAR 1992-070C) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1992, launched on 22 Oct 1992 on the OV-102 Research/Med dep mission. It was operated by CSA as part of the CTA programme. The spacecraft was built by CSA on the CTA bus, with a mass of 82 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
0
years on orbit
82
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Oct 1992 · on the OV-102 Research/Med dep mission
Operational31 Oct 1992 · entered service
Retired31 Oct 1992 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Oct 1992 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22214
COSPAR1992-070C
TypeSatellite
OperatorCSA
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerCSA
BusCTA
Mass82 kg
ProgrammeCTA
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude207 × 215 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Canadian Target Assembly?

Canadian Target Assembly re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 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 Canadian Target Assembly re-enter the atmosphere?

Canadian Target Assembly re-entered on 24 Oct 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Canadian Target Assembly?

Canadian Target Assembly was operated by CSA and built by CSA (CA).

Launched together

OV-102Re-entered 1992Lageos 2NORAD 22195
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.