Shi'nen
Re-entered 21 May 2010Shi'nen (NORAD 36578, COSPAR 2010-020F) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2010, launched on 20 May 2010 on the K-SAT mission. It is catalogued as Unitec-1. It was operated by UNISEC as part of the Unitec programme. The spacecraft was built by UNIS on the Unitec bus, with a mass of 26 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Shi'nen?
Shi'nen re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2010, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2010. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Shi'nen re-enter the atmosphere?
Shi'nen re-entered on 21 May 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shi'nen?
Shi'nen was operated by UNISEC and built by UNIS (J).