Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2
Re-entered 16 Nov 2024Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2 (NORAD 40904, COSPAR 2015-049F) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2024, launched on 19 Sep 2015 on the Cluster mission. It was operated by DFHS as part of the Shenzhen programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHS, 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 Shiyan Weixing 2?
Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2 re-entered on 16 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2?
Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2 was operated by DFHS and built by DFHS (CN).