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Jianbing-4 01 xing

Re-entered 18 Dec 2003

Jianbing-4 01 xing (NORAD 28078, COSPAR 2003-051A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Dec 2003, launched on 3 Nov 2003 on the FSW Service Module mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the FSW4 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW SM bus, with a mass of 2,000 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.

2003
launched
2003
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Nov 2003 · on the FSW Service Module mission
Operational21 Nov 2003 · entered service
Retired21 Nov 2003 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Dec 2003 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28078
COSPAR2003-051A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW SM
Mass2,000 kg
ProgrammeFSW4
CategoryIMG/MGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude193 × 331 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-4 01 xing?

Jianbing-4 01 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Dec 2003, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2003. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jianbing-4 01 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-4 01 xing re-entered on 18 Dec 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-4 01 xing?

Jianbing-4 01 xing was operated by CASC and built by CAST (CN).

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