PANSAT-Oscar-34
Re-entered 4 Sep 2026PANSAT-Oscar-34 (NORAD 25520, COSPAR 1998-064B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2026, launched on 29 Oct 1998 on the OV-103 Research/FF mission. It is catalogued as PANSAT. It was operated by USN PGS as part of the STP1 programme. The spacecraft was built by USNPS on the PANSAT bus, with a mass of 57 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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What happened to PANSAT-Oscar-34?
PANSAT-Oscar-34 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1998. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did PANSAT-Oscar-34 re-enter the atmosphere?
PANSAT-Oscar-34 re-entered on 4 Sep 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PANSAT-Oscar-34?
PANSAT-Oscar-34 was operated by USN PGS and built by USNPS (US).