Fengniao shiyan zaihe
Re-entered 11 Jan 2024Fengniao 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.
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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).