Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 16 Oct 2005Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 28879, COSPAR 2005-040A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2005, launched on 12 Oct 2005 on the Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,300 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 Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang 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 Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 16 Oct 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 6 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).