Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 18 Oct 2016Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 41812, COSPAR 2016-061A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 2016, launched on 16 Oct 2016 on the Shenzhou 11 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,240 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 Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 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 Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 18 Oct 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 11 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).