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Jianbing-2 02 xing

Re-entered 16 Oct 2005

Jianbing-2 02 xing (NORAD 28776, COSPAR 2005-027A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2005, launched on 2 Aug 2005 on the FSW-3? mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the FSW3 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-1 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.

2005
launched
2005
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Aug 2005 · on the FSW-3? mission
Operational28 Aug 2005 · entered service
Retired28 Aug 2005 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Oct 2005 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28776
COSPAR2005-027A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-1
Mass1,260 kg
ProgrammeFSW3
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude166 × 491 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-2 02 xing?

Jianbing-2 02 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2005. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jianbing-2 02 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-2 02 xing re-entered on 16 Oct 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-2 02 xing?

Jianbing-2 02 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.