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Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 13 Jun 2013

Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 39179, COSPAR 2013-029A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2013, launched on 11 Jun 2013 on the Shenzhou 10 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,240 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.

2013
launched
2013
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,240
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Jun 2013 · on the Shenzhou 10 mission
Operational26 Jun 2013 · entered service
Retired26 Jun 2013 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Jun 2013 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39179
COSPAR2013-029A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,240 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude262 × 315 km
Inclination42.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 13 Jun 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.