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Qibo Daqi K Weixing

Re-entered 19 Aug 2016

Qibo Daqi K Weixing (NORAD 41733, COSPAR 2016-051C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 2016, launched on 15 Aug 2016 on the QUESS mission. It was operated by CASIOM as part of the CAS programme. The spacecraft was built by SECM, with a mass of 120 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
120
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Aug 2016 · on the QUESS mission
Operational19 Aug 2016 · entered service
Retired19 Aug 2016 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Aug 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41733
COSPAR2016-051C
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASIOM
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSECM
Mass120 kg (90 kg dry)
ProgrammeCAS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude483 × 503 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Qibo Daqi K Weixing?

Qibo Daqi K Weixing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 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 Qibo Daqi K Weixing re-enter the atmosphere?

Qibo Daqi K Weixing re-entered on 19 Aug 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Qibo Daqi K Weixing?

Qibo Daqi K Weixing was operated by CASIOM and built by SECM (CN).

Launched together

QUESSRe-entered 20263Cat-2Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.