Tiantuo-2
Re-entered 1 Feb 2025Tiantuo-2 (NORAD 40144, COSPAR 2014-053B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2025, launched on 8 Sep 2014 on the YG-21/TT-1 No. 2 mission. It was operated by NUDTC as part of the Tiantuo programme. The spacecraft was built by NUDTC on the TT2 bus, with a mass of 67 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tiantuo-2?
Tiantuo-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tiantuo-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tiantuo-2 re-entered on 1 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tiantuo-2?
Tiantuo-2 was operated by NUDTC and built by NUDTC (CN).