shijian erhao B xing
Re-entered 26 Sep 1981shijian erhao B xing (NORAD 12842, COSPAR 1981-093A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1981, launched on 19 Sep 1981 on the shijian erhao B xing mission. It was operated by JGB7 as part of the SJ programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the SJ-2 subsat bus, with a mass of 28 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 shijian erhao B xing?
shijian erhao B xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1981, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1981. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did shijian erhao B xing re-enter the atmosphere?
shijian erhao B xing re-entered on 26 Sep 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built shijian erhao B xing?
shijian erhao B xing was operated by JGB7 and built by CAST (CN).