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OV-103

Re-entered 11 Dec 2006

OV-103 (NORAD 29647, COSPAR 2006-055A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2006, launched on 10 Dec 2006 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 100,644 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.

2006
launched
2006
re-entered
0
years on orbit
100,644
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Dec 2006 · on the OV-103 ISS mission
Operational22 Dec 2006 · entered service
Retired22 Dec 2006 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Dec 2006 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29647
COSPAR2006-055A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBNAP
BusSTS OV
Mass100,644 kg (90,730 kg dry)
ProgrammeSTS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude326 × 358 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-103?

OV-103 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2006, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. 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 11 Dec 2006, 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).

Launched together

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