Lishui 1A
Re-entered 19 Apr 2023Lishui 1A (NORAD 41845, COSPAR 2016-066E) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 2023, launched on 9 Nov 2016 on the MXSW mission. It was operated by ZHELZ as part of the Lishui programme. The spacecraft was built by ZHELZ on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Lishui 1A?
Lishui 1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 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 Lishui 1A re-enter the atmosphere?
Lishui 1A re-entered on 19 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lishui 1A?
Lishui 1A was operated by ZHELZ and built by ZHELZ (CN).