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SuperView-1

Re-entered 15 Jan 2025

SuperView-1 (NORAD 41907, COSPAR 2016-083A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, launched on 28 Dec 2016 on the Superview 1/2 mission. It was operated by BHSJ as part of the GaoJing programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHZ on the CAST3000B bus, with a mass of 600 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
2025
re-entered
9
years on orbit
600
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Dec 2016 · on the Superview 1/2 mission
Operational1 Dec 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Jan 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41907
COSPAR2016-083A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBHSJ
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerDFHZ
BusCAST3000B
Mass600 kg (560 kg dry)
ProgrammeGaoJing
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude352 × 525 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SuperView-1?

SuperView-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, 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 SuperView-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

SuperView-1 re-entered on 15 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SuperView-1?

SuperView-1 was operated by BHSJ and built by DFHZ (CN).

Launched together

SuperView-2Re-entered 2024BY70-1Re-entered 2017
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.