OV-104

Re-entered 21 May 2000

OV-104 (NORAD 26368, COSPAR 2000-027A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2000, launched on 19 May 2000 on the OV-104 ISS mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the OV-104 programme. The spacecraft was built by BNAP on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 101,377 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.

2000

launched

2000

re-entered

years on orbit

101,377

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 May 2000 · on the OV-104 ISS mission

Operational29 May 2000 · entered service

Retired29 May 2000 · end of operational service

Re-entered21 May 2000 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26368

COSPAR2000-027A

TypeSatellite

OperatorJSC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerBNAP

BusSTS OV

Mass101,377 kg (90,552 kg dry)

ProgrammeOV-104

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude319 × 333 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-104?

OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2000, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2000. 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 21 May 2000, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OV-104?

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

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

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