Tianhui 1-02
Re-entered 11 Feb 2026Tianhui 1-02 (NORAD 38256, COSPAR 2012-020A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Feb 2026, launched on 6 May 2012 on the tianhui yi hao 02 xing mission. It is catalogued as Tianhui 1 hao 02 xing. It was operated by G. Cehui dili as part of the TH-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHZ on the CAST-2000? bus, with a mass of 1,000 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 Tianhui 1-02?
Tianhui 1-02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Feb 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tianhui 1-02 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianhui 1-02 re-entered on 11 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Tianhui 1-02 operational?
Tianhui 1-02 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 1 Apr 2021 to 1 Jun 2021.
Who operated and built Tianhui 1-02?
Tianhui 1-02 was operated by G. Cehui dili and built by DFHZ (CN).