Tianyi-2
Re-entered 22 Aug 2024Tianyi-2 (NORAD 43155, COSPAR 2018-008A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 2024, launched on 19 Jan 2018 on the Jilin-1 Shipin 07-08 mission. It was operated by CTYK as part of the Tianyi programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 8 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 Tianyi-2?
Tianyi-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tianyi-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianyi-2 re-entered on 22 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianyi-2?
Tianyi-2 was operated by CTYK and built by CTYK (CN).