Tianzhou-1
Re-entered 22 Apr 2017Tianzhou-1 (NORAD 42684, COSPAR 2017-021A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2017, launched on 20 Apr 2017 on the Tianzhou 1 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Tianzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Tianzhou bus, with a mass of 12,910 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 Tianzhou-1?
Tianzhou-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tianzhou-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-1 re-entered on 22 Apr 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-1?
Tianzhou-1 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).