BREMSAT

Re-entered 12 Feb 1995

BREMSAT (NORAD 22998, COSPAR 1994-006H) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 1995, launched on 3 Feb 1994 on the OV-103 Research/FF mission. It was operated by DARA / BREM as part of the DLR Micro programme. The spacecraft was built by OHB on the Bremsat bus, with a mass of 63 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.

1994

launched

1995

re-entered

year on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Feb 1994 · on the OV-103 Research/FF mission

Operational12 Feb 1995 · entered service

Retired12 Feb 1995 · end of operational service

Re-entered12 Feb 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22998

COSPAR1994-006H

TypeSatellite

OperatorDARA / BREM

Country / StateD

ManufacturerOHB

BusBremsat

Mass63 kg

ProgrammeDLR Micro

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude339 × 356 km

Inclination57.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to BREMSAT?

BREMSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 1995, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1994. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did BREMSAT re-enter the atmosphere?

BREMSAT re-entered on 12 Feb 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built BREMSAT?

BREMSAT was operated by DARA / BREM and built by OHB (D).

Launched together

OV-103Re-entered 1994 ODERACS ARe-entered 1994 ODERACS BRe-entered 1994 ODERACS CRe-entered 1995 ODERACS DRe-entered 1995 ODERACS ERe-entered 1995 ODERACS FRe-entered 1995

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

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