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Jianbing-1A No. 2

Re-entered 27 Aug 1988

Jianbing-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.

1988
launched
1988
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,330
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-entered27 Aug 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19381
COSPAR1988-067E
TypeSatellite
OperatorMAI2
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-1
Mass1,330 kg
ProgrammeFSW1
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude202 × 291 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

FSW-1 RVRe-entered 1988
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.