OV-103

Re-entered 28 Jul 2005

OV-103 (NORAD 28775, COSPAR 2005-026A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 2005, launched on 26 Jul 2005 on the OV-103 ISS mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the STS programme. The spacecraft was built by BNAP on the STS OV bus, with a mass of 99,535 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.

2005

launched

2005

re-entered

years on orbit

99,535

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Jul 2005 · on the OV-103 ISS mission

Operational9 Aug 2005 · entered service

Retired9 Aug 2005 · end of operational service

Re-entered28 Jul 2005 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28775

COSPAR2005-026A

TypeSatellite

OperatorJSC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerBNAP

BusSTS OV

Mass99,535 kg (89,097 kg dry)

ProgrammeSTS

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude350 × 356 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-103?

OV-103 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2005. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did OV-103 re-enter the atmosphere?

OV-103 re-entered on 28 Jul 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OV-103?

OV-103 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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