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Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 28 Sep 2008

Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 33386, COSPAR 2008-047A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2008, launched on 25 Sep 2008 on the shenzhou qihao fanhui ca 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.

2008
launched
2008
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Sep 2008 · on the shenzhou qihao fanhui ca mission
Operational28 Sep 2008 · entered service
Retired28 Sep 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Sep 2008 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33386
COSPAR2008-047A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,300 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude329 × 336 km
Inclination42.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2008, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2008. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 28 Sep 2008, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 7 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).

Launched together

shenzhou qihao banxingRe-entered 2009
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.