Queqiao
Re-entered 21 May 2018Queqiao (NORAD 43470, COSPAR 2018-045A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2018, launched on 20 May 2018 on the Chang'e-4 Relay mission. It is catalogued as Chang'e-4 Relay. It was operated by China Aerospace as part of the Queqiao programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the CAST-100 bus, with a mass of 425 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 Queqiao?
Queqiao re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 May 2018, 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 Queqiao re-enter the atmosphere?
Queqiao re-entered on 21 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Queqiao?
Queqiao was operated by China Aerospace and built by CAST (CN).