Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 2 Nov 2011Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 37859, COSPAR 2011-063A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 2011, launched on 31 Oct 2011 on the shenzhou ba fanhui cang 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 3,240 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 Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 2 Nov 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 8 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).