DQ-1A
Re-entered 11 Mar 1991DQ-1A (NORAD 20789, COSPAR 1990-081B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1991, launched on 3 Sep 1990 on the feng yun yi yi mission. It was operated by MAI2 as part of the SJ programme. The spacecraft was built by SISE? on the QQW bus, with a mass of 3 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to DQ-1A?
DQ-1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1990. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DQ-1A re-enter the atmosphere?
DQ-1A re-entered on 11 Mar 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DQ-1A?
DQ-1A was operated by MAI2 and built by SISE? (CN).