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OV-104

Re-entered 16 May 2010

OV-104 (NORAD 36572, COSPAR 2010-019A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2010, launched on 14 May 2010 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 98,096 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.

2010
launched
2010
re-entered
0
years on orbit
98,096
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 May 2010 · on the OV-104 ISS mission
Operational26 May 2010 · entered service
Retired26 May 2010 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 May 2010 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID36572
COSPAR2010-019A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBNAP
BusSTS OV
Mass98,096 kg (88,765 kg dry)
ProgrammeSTS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude200 × 236 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OV-104?

OV-104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2010, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2010. 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 16 May 2010, 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.