Tiange feixingqi 2
Re-entered 24 Aug 2016Tiange feixingqi 2 (NORAD 41637, COSPAR 2016-042M) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Aug 2016, launched on 25 Jun 2016 on the FC/Aoxiang mission. It was operated by CAST? as part of the Tiange programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST? on the UNK bus, with a mass of 5 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 Tiange feixingqi 2?
Tiange feixingqi 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Aug 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 Tiange feixingqi 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tiange feixingqi 2 re-entered on 24 Aug 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tiange feixingqi 2?
Tiange feixingqi 2 was operated by CAST? and built by CAST? (CN).