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Jianbing-7 03 xing

Re-entered 7 Apr 2021

Jianbing-7 03 xing (NORAD 39363, COSPAR 2013-059A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 2021, launched on 29 Oct 2013 on the YW18 mission. It was operated by ZZB as part of the JB-7 programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST on the JB-7 bus, with a mass of 2,000 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
2021
re-entered
8
years on orbit
2,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Oct 2013 · on the YW18 mission
Operational1 Feb 2019 · entered service
Retired7 Jul 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Apr 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39363
COSPAR2013-059A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZZB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSAST
BusJB-7
Mass2,000 kg
ProgrammeJB-7
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude511 × 514 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-7 03 xing?

Jianbing-7 03 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 2021, 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 Jianbing-7 03 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-7 03 xing re-entered on 7 Apr 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Jianbing-7 03 xing operational?

Jianbing-7 03 xing was operational for roughly 17 months, from 1 Feb 2019 to 7 Jul 2020.

Who operated and built Jianbing-7 03 xing?

Jianbing-7 03 xing was operated by ZZB and built by SAST (CN).

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