Jianbing-1A No. 1
Re-entered 4 Oct 1987Jianbing-1A No. 1 (NORAD 18341, COSPAR 1987-075A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Oct 1987, launched on 9 Sep 1987 on the FSW-1 No. 1 mission. It was operated by MAI as part of the FSW1 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-1 bus, with a mass of 1,270 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-1A No. 1?
Jianbing-1A No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Oct 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1987. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Jianbing-1A No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jianbing-1A No. 1 re-entered on 4 Oct 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jianbing-1A No. 1?
Jianbing-1A No. 1 was operated by MAI and built by CAST (CN).