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WSF

Re-entered 22 Nov 1996

WSF (NORAD 24662, COSPAR 1996-065C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1996, launched on 19 Nov 1996 on the OV-102 Research/FF mission. It was operated by SIIC as part of the WSF programme. The spacecraft was built by SIIC on the WSF bus, with a mass of 2,109 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
0
years on orbit
2,109
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Nov 1996 · on the OV-102 Research/FF mission
Operational27 Nov 1996 · entered service
Retired27 Nov 1996 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Nov 1996 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID24662
COSPAR1996-065C
TypeSatellite
OperatorSIIC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSIIC
BusWSF
Mass2,109 kg
ProgrammeWSF
CategoryMGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude347 × 358 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to WSF?

WSF re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 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 WSF re-enter the atmosphere?

WSF re-entered on 22 Nov 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built WSF?

WSF was operated by SIIC and built by SIIC (US).

Launched together

OV-102Re-entered 1996ASTRO-SPASRe-entered 1996
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.