Skylab I OWS
Re-entered 11 Jul 1979Skylab I OWS (NORAD 6633, COSPAR 1973-027A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 1979, launched on 14 May 1973 on the Skylab I OWS mission. It was operated by MSFC as part of the Saturn V programme. The spacecraft was built by MDAC on the S-IVB OWS bus, with a mass of 33,956 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.
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What happened to Skylab I OWS?
Skylab I OWS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 1979, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1973. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Skylab I OWS re-enter the atmosphere?
Skylab I OWS re-entered on 11 Jul 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Skylab I OWS?
Skylab I OWS was operated by MSFC and built by MDAC (US).