Jianbing-1A No. 2
Re-entered 27 Aug 1988Jianbing-1A No. 2 (NORAD 19381, COSPAR 1988-067E) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Aug 1988, launched on 5 Aug 1988 on the FSW-1 RV mission. It was operated by MAI2 as part of the FSW1 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-1 bus, with a mass of 1,330 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. 2?
Jianbing-1A No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 Jianbing-1A No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jianbing-1A No. 2 re-entered on 27 Aug 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jianbing-1A No. 2?
Jianbing-1A No. 2 was operated by MAI2 and built by CAST (CN).