ODERACS 6 inch sphere
Re-entered 13 Mar 1996ODERACS 6 inch sphere (NORAD 23471, COSPAR 1995-004C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 1996, launched on 3 Feb 1995 on the OV-103 Shuttle/Mir mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the ODERACS programme. The spacecraft was built by JSC on the ODERACS bus, with a mass of 4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ODERACS 6 inch sphere?
ODERACS 6 inch sphere re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 1996, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1995. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ODERACS 6 inch sphere re-enter the atmosphere?
ODERACS 6 inch sphere re-entered on 13 Mar 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ODERACS 6 inch sphere?
ODERACS 6 inch sphere was operated by JSC and built by JSC (US).