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Jianbing-1B No. 2

Re-entered 13 Sep 1994

Jianbing-1B No. 2 (NORAD 23145, COSPAR 1994-037A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1994, launched on 3 Jul 1994 on the FSW-2 No. 2 mission. It was operated by CASC1 as part of the FSW2 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-2 bus, with a mass of 1,710 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.

1994
launched
1994
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,710
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jul 1994 · on the FSW-2 No. 2 mission
Operational18 Jul 1994 · entered service
Retired18 Jul 1994 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Sep 1994 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23145
COSPAR1994-037A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC1
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-2
Mass1,710 kg
ProgrammeFSW2
CategoryIMG/MGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude207 × 350 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-1B No. 2?

Jianbing-1B No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1994, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1994. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jianbing-1B No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-1B No. 2 re-entered on 13 Sep 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-1B No. 2?

Jianbing-1B No. 2 was operated by CASC1 and built by CAST (CN).

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