TSS-1R

Re-entered 20 Mar 1996

TSS-1R (NORAD 23805, COSPAR 1996-012B) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 1996, launched on 22 Feb 1996 on the OV-102 Research/FF mission. It was operated by ASI as part of the TSS programme. The spacecraft was built by ALEN on the TSS bus, with a mass of 674 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.

1996

launched

1996

re-entered

years on orbit

674

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Feb 1996 · on the OV-102 Research/FF mission

Operational26 Feb 1996 · entered service

Retired26 Feb 1996 · end of operational service

Re-entered20 Mar 1996 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23805

COSPAR1996-012B

TypeSatellite

OperatorASI

Country / StateI

ManufacturerALEN

BusTSS

Mass674 kg (518 kg dry)

ProgrammeTSS

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude315 × 403 km

Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TSS-1R?

TSS-1R re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 1996, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did TSS-1R re-enter the atmosphere?

TSS-1R re-entered on 20 Mar 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TSS-1R?

TSS-1R was operated by ASI and built by ALEN (I).

Launched together

OV-102Re-entered 1996

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

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