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Jianbing-7 04 xing

Re-entered 12 Dec 2024

Jianbing-7 04 xing (NORAD 40305, COSPAR 2014-071A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 2024, launched on 14 Nov 2014 on the YG-23 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.

2014
launched
2024
re-entered
10
years on orbit
2,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Nov 2014 · on the YG-23 mission
Operational1 Aug 2020 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered12 Dec 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40305
COSPAR2014-071A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZZB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSAST
BusJB-7
Mass2,000 kg
ProgrammeJB-7
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude512 × 514 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jianbing-7 04 xing?

Jianbing-7 04 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 2024, 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 Jianbing-7 04 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jianbing-7 04 xing re-entered on 12 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jianbing-7 04 xing?

Jianbing-7 04 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.