OV-104

Re-entered 18 Nov 2009

OV-104 (NORAD 36094, COSPAR 2009-062A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2009, launched on 16 Nov 2009 on the OV-104 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 99,943 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.

2009

launched

2009

re-entered

years on orbit

99,943

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Nov 2009 · on the OV-104 ISS mission

Operational27 Nov 2009 · entered service

Retired27 Nov 2009 · end of operational service

Re-entered18 Nov 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID36094

COSPAR2009-062A

TypeSatellite

OperatorJSC

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerBNAP

BusSTS OV

Mass99,943 kg (86,949 kg dry)

ProgrammeSTS

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude335 × 343 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-104?

OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. 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 18 Nov 2009, 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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