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DSLWP-A

Re-entered 21 May 2018

DSLWP-A (NORAD 43471, COSPAR 2018-045B) 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 was operated by CASC / HARB as part of the Longjiang programme. The spacecraft was built by HARB on the DSLWP bus, with a mass of 45 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.

2018
launched
2018
re-entered
0
years on orbit
45
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 May 2018 · on the Chang'e-4 Relay mission
Operational21 May 2018 · entered service
Retired21 May 2018 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 May 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43471
COSPAR2018-045B
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC / HARB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerHARB
BusDSLWP
Mass45 kg
ProgrammeLongjiang
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude200 × 384,347 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DSLWP-A?

DSLWP-A 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 DSLWP-A re-enter the atmosphere?

DSLWP-A re-entered on 21 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DSLWP-A?

DSLWP-A was operated by CASC / HARB and built by HARB (CN).

Launched together

Chang'e-4 RelayRe-entered 2018DSLWP-BRe-entered 2018
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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