ASTRO-SPAS

Re-entered 13 Sep 1993

ASTRO-SPAS (NORAD 22798, COSPAR 1993-058C) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1993, launched on 12 Sep 1993 on the OV-103 IUS deploy/FF mission. It was operated by DARA as part of the ASTRO-SPAS programme. The spacecraft was built by DASAO on the ASTRO-SPAS bus, with a mass of 3,321 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.

1993

launched

1993

re-entered

years on orbit

3,321

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Sep 1993 · on the OV-103 IUS deploy/FF mission

Operational19 Sep 1993 · entered service

Retired19 Sep 1993 · end of operational service

Re-entered13 Sep 1993 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22798

COSPAR1993-058C

TypeSatellite

OperatorDARA

Country / StateD

ManufacturerDASAO

BusASTRO-SPAS

Mass3,321 kg (3,207 kg dry)

ProgrammeASTRO-SPAS

CategoryAST

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude266 × 342 km

Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ASTRO-SPAS?

ASTRO-SPAS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1993, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1993. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did ASTRO-SPAS re-enter the atmosphere?

ASTRO-SPAS re-entered on 13 Sep 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built ASTRO-SPAS?

ASTRO-SPAS was operated by DARA and built by DASAO (D).

Launched together

OV-103Re-entered 1993 ACTSNORAD 22796

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

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