MSTI-2

Re-entered 28 Nov 1998

MSTI-2 (NORAD 23101, COSPAR 1994-028A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Nov 1998, launched on 9 May 1994 on the MSTI-2 mission. It was operated by AFPLH / BMDO as part of the MSTI programme. The spacecraft was built by SPA on the SA-200S bus, with a mass of 169 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

1998

re-entered

years on orbit

169

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 May 1994 · on the MSTI-2 mission

Operational5 Sep 1994 · entered service

Retired5 Sep 1994 · end of operational service

Re-entered28 Nov 1998 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23101

COSPAR1994-028A

TypeSatellite

OperatorAFPLH / BMDO

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPA

BusSA-200S

Mass169 kg (150 kg dry)

ProgrammeMSTI

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)

Altitude418 × 436 km

Inclination97.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MSTI-2?

MSTI-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Nov 1998, 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 MSTI-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

MSTI-2 re-entered on 28 Nov 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MSTI-2?

MSTI-2 was operated by AFPLH / BMDO and built by SPA (US).

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

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