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shijian erhao B xing

Re-entered 26 Sep 1981

shijian 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.

1981
launched
1981
re-entered
0
years on orbit
28
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Sep 1981 · on the shijian erhao B xing mission
Operational19 Sep 1981 · entered service
Retired19 Sep 1981 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Sep 1981 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID12842
COSPAR1981-093A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJGB7
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusSJ-2 subsat
Mass28 kg
ProgrammeSJ
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude240 × 1,388 km
Inclination59.5°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

shijian erhao A xingRe-entered 1982shijian erhaoRe-entered 1982
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.