TW-1A
Re-entered 30 Dec 2022TW-1A (NORAD 40928, COSPAR 2015-051D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2022, launched on 25 Sep 2015 on the TW-1? mission. It was operated by SHANGT as part of the SECM programme. The spacecraft was built by SHANGT/SECM on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 1.7 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 TW-1A?
TW-1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2022, 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 TW-1A re-enter the atmosphere?
TW-1A re-entered on 30 Dec 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TW-1A?
TW-1A was operated by SHANGT and built by SHANGT/SECM (CN).