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Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 20 Nov 1999

Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 25956, COSPAR 1999-061A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 1999, launched on 19 Nov 1999 on the Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,300 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.

1999
launched
1999
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Nov 1999 · on the Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang mission
Operational20 Nov 1999 · entered service
Retired20 Nov 1999 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Nov 1999 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25956
COSPAR1999-061A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,300 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude193 × 507 km
Inclination42.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 1999, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1999. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 20 Nov 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).

Launched together

Shenzhou 1 orbital moduleRe-entered 1999
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.