Shi Jian 8
Re-entered 1 Nov 2006Shi Jian 8 (NORAD 29385, COSPAR 2006-035A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Nov 2006, launched on 9 Sep 2006 on the shijian bahao yuzhong we mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the FSW SEEDS 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.
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What happened to Shi Jian 8?
Shi Jian 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Nov 2006, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Shi Jian 8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Shi Jian 8 re-entered on 1 Nov 2006, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shi Jian 8?
Shi Jian 8 was operated by CASC and built by CAST (CN).