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Jianbing-4 03 xing

Re-entered 16 Oct 2005

Jianbing-4 03 xing (NORAD 28824, COSPAR 2005-033A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2005, launched on 29 Aug 2005 on the FSW-3? mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the FSW4 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

Launched29 Aug 2005 · on the FSW-3? mission
Operational16 Sep 2005 · entered service
Retired16 Sep 2005 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Oct 2005 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28824
COSPAR2005-033A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-1
Mass1,260 kg
ProgrammeFSW4
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude203 × 297 km
Inclination63.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-4 03 xing?

Jianbing-4 03 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-4 03 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-4 03 xing re-entered on 16 Oct 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-4 03 xing?

Jianbing-4 03 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.