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shijian erhao A xing

Re-entered 6 Oct 1982

shijian erhao A xing (NORAD 12843, COSPAR 1981-093B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1982, 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 483 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
1982
re-entered
1
year on orbit
483
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Sep 1981 · on the shijian erhao B xing mission
Operational1 Aug 1982 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 1982 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Oct 1982 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID12843
COSPAR1981-093B
TypeSatellite
OperatorJGB7
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusSJ-2 subsat
Mass483 kg
ProgrammeSJ
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude233 × 1,527 km
Inclination59.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to shijian erhao A xing?

shijian erhao A xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1982, 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 A xing re-enter the atmosphere?

shijian erhao A xing re-entered on 6 Oct 1982, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built shijian erhao A xing?

shijian erhao A xing was operated by JGB7 and built by CAST (CN).

Launched together

shijian erhao B xingRe-entered 1981shijian erhaoRe-entered 1982
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.