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Jianbing-4 02 xing

Re-entered 9 Nov 2004

Jianbing-4 02 xing (NORAD 28424, COSPAR 2004-039A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2004, launched on 27 Sep 2004 on the FSW-3? mission. It was operated by CNSA as part of the FSW4 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW bus, with a mass of 1,260 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.

2004
launched
2004
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Sep 2004 · on the FSW-3? mission
Operational18 Oct 2004 · entered service
Retired18 Oct 2004 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Nov 2004 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28424
COSPAR2004-039A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNSA
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW
Mass1,260 kg
ProgrammeFSW4
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude206 × 323 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-4 02 xing?

Jianbing-4 02 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2004, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2004. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jianbing-4 02 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-4 02 xing re-entered on 9 Nov 2004, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-4 02 xing?

Jianbing-4 02 xing was operated by CNSA and built by CAST (CN).

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