Jianbing-1B No. 3
Re-entered 3 Dec 1996Jianbing-1B No. 3 (NORAD 24634, COSPAR 1996-059A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 1996, launched on 20 Oct 1996 on the FSW-2 No. 3 mission. It was operated by CASC1 as part of the FSW2 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW bus, with a mass of 1,920 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 Jianbing-1B No. 3?
Jianbing-1B No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 1996, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. 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. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jianbing-1B No. 3 re-entered on 3 Dec 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jianbing-1B No. 3?
Jianbing-1B No. 3 was operated by CASC1 and built by CAST (CN).