OV-104

Re-entered 15 Nov 1995

OV-104 (NORAD 23714, COSPAR 1995-061A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 1995, launched on 12 Nov 1995 on the OV-104 Shuttle/Mir mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-104 programme. The spacecraft was built by RWI on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 98,414 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

years on orbit

98,414

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Nov 1995 · on the OV-104 Shuttle/Mir mission

Operational20 Nov 1995 · entered service

Retired20 Nov 1995 · end of operational service

Re-entered15 Nov 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23714

COSPAR1995-061A

TypeSatellite

OperatorJSC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerRWI

BusSTS OV

Mass98,414 kg (87,349 kg dry)

ProgrammeOV-104

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude345 × 394 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-104?

OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 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-104 re-enter the atmosphere?

OV-104 re-entered on 15 Nov 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OV-104?

OV-104 was operated by JSC and built by RWI (US).

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

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