STP P97-1
Re-entered 21 Nov 1999STP P97-1 (NORAD 25551, COSPAR 1998-069C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Nov 1999, launched on 4 Dec 1998 on the OV-105 ISS mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the STP1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCM on the Minisat-deriv bus, with a mass of 68 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to STP P97-1?
STP P97-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Nov 1999, 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 STP P97-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
STP P97-1 re-entered on 21 Nov 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STP P97-1?
STP P97-1 was operated by AFRL and built by OSCM (US).