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Fengniao shiyan zaihe

Re-entered 11 Jan 2024

Fengniao shiyan zaihe (NORAD 38998, COSPAR 2012-064B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 2024, launched on 18 Nov 2012 on the huan jing yihao C weixin mission. It was operated by CASC / DFHZ as part of the Fengniao programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHZ on the Micro bus, with a mass of 130 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.

2012
launched
2024
re-entered
12
years on orbit
130
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Nov 2012 · on the huan jing yihao C weixin mission
Operational1 Dec 2012 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2012 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jan 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID38998
COSPAR2012-064B
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC / DFHZ
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerDFHZ
BusMicro
Mass130 kg
ProgrammeFengniao
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude487 × 499 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Fengniao shiyan zaihe?

Fengniao shiyan zaihe re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 2024, 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 Fengniao shiyan zaihe re-enter the atmosphere?

Fengniao shiyan zaihe re-entered on 11 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Fengniao shiyan zaihe?

Fengniao shiyan zaihe was operated by CASC / DFHZ and built by DFHZ (CN).

Launched together

HJ yihao C weixingRe-entered 2023Xinjishu yanzhen weixingRe-entered 2019
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.