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Jianbing-1B No. 3

Re-entered 3 Dec 1996

Jianbing-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.

1996
launched
1996
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,920
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Oct 1996 · on the FSW-2 No. 3 mission
Operational4 Nov 1996 · entered service
Retired4 Nov 1996 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Dec 1996 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID24634
COSPAR1996-059A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC1
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW
Mass1,920 kg
ProgrammeFSW2
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude170 × 340 km
Inclination63.0°

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).

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