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Jianbing-10 01 xing

Re-entered 2 Sep 2014

Jianbing-10 01 xing (NORAD 33456, COSPAR 2008-064A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2014, launched on 15 Dec 2008 on the yaogan weixing wuhao mission. It was operated by ZZB as part of the JB-10 programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the JB-10 bus, with a mass of 2,700 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
2014
re-entered
6
years on orbit
2,700
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Dec 2008 · on the yaogan weixing wuhao mission
Operational15 Jun 2010 · entered service
Retired15 Jun 2010 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Sep 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33456
COSPAR2008-064A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZZB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusJB-10
Mass2,700 kg
ProgrammeJB-10
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude480 × 492 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-10 01 xing?

Jianbing-10 01 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2014, 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 Jianbing-10 01 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-10 01 xing re-entered on 2 Sep 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-10 01 xing?

Jianbing-10 01 xing was operated by ZZB and built by CAST (CN).

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