Tianyi-6
Re-entered 26 Nov 2024Tianyi-6 (NORAD 43158, COSPAR 2018-008D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 2024, launched on 19 Jan 2018 on the Jilin-1 Shipin 07-08 mission. It was operated by QTT 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-6?
Tianyi-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 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-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianyi-6 re-entered on 26 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianyi-6?
Tianyi-6 was operated by QTT and built by CTYK (CN).