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FSW-1 RV

Re-entered 13 Aug 1988

FSW-1 RV (NORAD 19368, COSPAR 1988-067A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 1988, launched on 5 Aug 1988 on the FSW-1 RV mission. It was operated by MAI2 as part of the FSW RV programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-1 RV bus, with a mass of 534 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.

1988
launched
1988
re-entered
0
years on orbit
534
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Aug 1988 · on the FSW-1 RV mission
Operational13 Aug 1988 · entered service
Retired13 Aug 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Aug 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19368
COSPAR1988-067A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMAI2
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-1 RV
Mass534 kg
ProgrammeFSW RV
CategoryRV/IMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude204 × 303 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to FSW-1 RV?

FSW-1 RV re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did FSW-1 RV re-enter the atmosphere?

FSW-1 RV re-entered on 13 Aug 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built FSW-1 RV?

FSW-1 RV was operated by MAI2 and built by CAST (CN).

Launched together

Jianbing-1A No. 2Re-entered 1988
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.