Jianbing-1 No. 8
Re-entered 7 Nov 1985Jianbing-1 No. 8 (NORAD 16177, COSPAR 1985-096A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Nov 1985, launched on 21 Oct 1985 on the FSW No. 8 mission. It was operated by MAI as part of the FSW0 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW bus, with a mass of 1,120 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 Jianbing-1 No. 8?
Jianbing-1 No. 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Nov 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Jianbing-1 No. 8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jianbing-1 No. 8 re-entered on 7 Nov 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jianbing-1 No. 8?
Jianbing-1 No. 8 was operated by MAI and built by CAST (CN).