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Jianbing-3 02 xing

Re-entered 22 Jan 2015

Jianbing-3 02 xing (NORAD 27550, COSPAR 2002-049A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2015, launched on 27 Oct 2002 on the ziyuan erhao 02 xing mission. It was operated by ZZB as part of the ZY2 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the ZY bus, with a mass of 1,450 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.

2002
launched
2015
re-entered
13
years on orbit
1,450
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Oct 2002 · on the ziyuan erhao 02 xing mission
Operational21 Aug 2006 · entered service
Retired21 Aug 2006 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Jan 2015 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27550
COSPAR2002-049A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZZB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusZY
Mass1,450 kg (1,400 kg dry)
ProgrammeZY2
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude470 × 483 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-3 02 xing?

Jianbing-3 02 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2002. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jianbing-3 02 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-3 02 xing re-entered on 22 Jan 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-3 02 xing?

Jianbing-3 02 xing was operated by ZZB and built by CAST (CN).

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