Xinjishu yanzhen weixing
Re-entered 5 Oct 2019Xinjishu yanzhen weixing (NORAD 38999, COSPAR 2012-064C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 2019, launched on 18 Nov 2012 on the huan jing yihao C weixin mission. It was operated by CASC / DFHS as part of the Shenzhen programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHS 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 Xinjishu yanzhen weixing?
Xinjishu yanzhen weixing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 2019, 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 Xinjishu yanzhen weixing re-enter the atmosphere?
Xinjishu yanzhen weixing re-entered on 5 Oct 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Xinjishu yanzhen weixing?
Xinjishu yanzhen weixing was operated by CASC / DFHS and built by DFHS (CN).