Huia'an
Re-entered 16 Jul 2024Huia'an (NORAD 43156, COSPAR 2018-008B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 2024, launched on 19 Jan 2018 on the Jilin-1 Shipin 07-08 mission. It was operated by HQZS / NJUST as part of the NJUST programme. The spacecraft was built by LINGZ on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Huia'an?
Huia'an re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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 Huia'an re-enter the atmosphere?
Huia'an re-entered on 16 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Huia'an?
Huia'an was operated by HQZS / NJUST and built by LINGZ (CN).