Shaonian Xing
Re-entered 1 Aug 2023Shaonian Xing (NORAD 43199, COSPAR 2018-015H) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2023, launched on 2 Feb 2018 on the CSES mission. It was operated by SHAOX / BTWK as part of the BTWK programme. The spacecraft was built by SHAOX/BTWK 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 Shaonian Xing?
Shaonian Xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2023, 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 Shaonian Xing re-enter the atmosphere?
Shaonian Xing re-entered on 1 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shaonian Xing?
Shaonian Xing was operated by SHAOX / BTWK and built by SHAOX/BTWK (CN).