Jianbing-4 01 xing
Re-entered 18 Dec 2003Jianbing-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.
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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).