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shenzhou qihao banxing

Re-entered 29 Oct 2009

shenzhou qihao banxing (NORAD 33392, COSPAR 2008-047G) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2009, launched on 25 Sep 2008 on the shenzhou qihao fanhui ca mission. It was operated by CMSEO? as part of the Shenzhou SS programme. The spacecraft was built by SECM, with a mass of 40 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
2009
re-entered
1
year on orbit
40
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Sep 2008 · on the shenzhou qihao fanhui ca mission
Operational1 Oct 2008 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Oct 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33392
COSPAR2008-047G
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO?
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSECM
Mass40 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou SS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude328 × 339 km
Inclination42.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to shenzhou qihao banxing?

shenzhou qihao banxing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2009, 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 qihao banxing re-enter the atmosphere?

shenzhou qihao banxing re-entered on 29 Oct 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built shenzhou qihao banxing?

shenzhou qihao banxing was operated by CMSEO? and built by SECM (CN).

Launched together

Shenzhou 7 Fanhui CangRe-entered 2008
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.