Jianbing-1A No. 3
Re-entered 23 Oct 1990Jianbing-1A No. 3 (NORAD 20838, COSPAR 1990-089A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1990, launched on 5 Oct 1990 on the FSW-1 No. 3 mission. It was operated by MAI2 as part of the FSW1 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW bus, with a mass of 1,280 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. 3?
Jianbing-1A No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1990, 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 Jianbing-1A No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jianbing-1A No. 3 re-entered on 23 Oct 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jianbing-1A No. 3?
Jianbing-1A No. 3 was operated by MAI2 and built by CAST (CN).