tiantuo yihao weixing
Re-entered 3 Nov 2014tiantuo yihao weixing (NORAD 38258, COSPAR 2012-021B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 2014, launched on 10 May 2012 on the yaogan weixing shisi hao mission. It was operated by NUDTC as part of the Tiantuo programme. The spacecraft was built by NUDTC on the TT1 bus, with a mass of 9 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 tiantuo yihao weixing?
tiantuo yihao weixing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 2014, 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 tiantuo yihao weixing re-enter the atmosphere?
tiantuo yihao weixing re-entered on 3 Nov 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built tiantuo yihao weixing?
tiantuo yihao weixing was operated by NUDTC and built by NUDTC (CN).