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Aoxiang zhixing

Re-entered 29 Sep 2016

Aoxiang zhixing (NORAD 41625, COSPAR 2016-042B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2016, launched on 25 Jun 2016 on the FC/Aoxiang mission. It was operated by SELM as part of the NWPU programme. The spacecraft was built by SELM on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 18 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.

2016
launched
2016
re-entered
0
years on orbit
18
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Jun 2016 · on the FC/Aoxiang mission
Operational1 Sep 2016 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2016 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Sep 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41625
COSPAR2016-042B
TypeSatellite
OperatorSELM
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSELM
BusCubesat 12U
Mass18 kg
ProgrammeNWPU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude200 × 379 km
Inclination40.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Aoxiang zhixing?

Aoxiang zhixing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2016, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Aoxiang zhixing re-enter the atmosphere?

Aoxiang zhixing re-entered on 29 Sep 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Aoxiang zhixing?

Aoxiang zhixing was operated by SELM and built by SELM (CN).

Launched together

Ao Long yi haoRe-entered 2016Tiange feixingqi 1Re-entered 2016Tiange feixingqi 2Re-entered 2016
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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