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Pina-2 02

Re-entered 10 Nov 2023

Pina-2 02 (NORAD 41844, COSPAR 2016-066D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Nov 2023, launched on 9 Nov 2016 on the MXSW mission. It was operated by DFHZ as part of the Pina programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHZ on the Pina-2 bus, with a mass of 30 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
2023
re-entered
7
years on orbit
30
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Nov 2016 · on the MXSW mission
Operational1 Jan 2017 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2017 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Nov 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41844
COSPAR2016-066D
TypeSatellite
OperatorDFHZ
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerDFHZ
BusPina-2
Mass30 kg
ProgrammePina
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude491 × 512 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Pina-2 02?

Pina-2 02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Nov 2023, 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 Pina-2 02 re-enter the atmosphere?

Pina-2 02 re-entered on 10 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Pina-2 02?

Pina-2 02 was operated by DFHZ and built by DFHZ (CN).

Launched together

XPNAV-1Re-entered 2025Tianyi 1Re-entered 2024Lishui 1ARe-entered 2023Kechuang WeixingNORAD 41847
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.