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OV-105

Re-entered 18 Sep 1995

OV-105 (NORAD 23667, COSPAR 1995-048A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 1995, launched on 7 Sep 1995 on the OV-105 Research/FF mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-105 programme. The spacecraft was built by RWI on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 98,868 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.

1995
launched
1995
re-entered
0
years on orbit
98,868
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Sep 1995 · on the OV-105 Research/FF mission
Operational18 Sep 1995 · entered service
Retired18 Sep 1995 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Sep 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23667
COSPAR1995-048A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWI
BusSTS OV
Mass98,868 kg (87,967 kg dry)
ProgrammeOV-105
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude369 × 377 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-105?

OV-105 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 1995, 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 OV-105 re-enter the atmosphere?

OV-105 re-entered on 18 Sep 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OV-105?

OV-105 was operated by JSC and built by RWI (US).

Launched together

SPTN-201Re-entered 1995WSFRe-entered 1995
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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