TY-4-01
Re-entered 10 May 2024TY-4-01 (NORAD 43669, COSPAR 2018-083H) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2024, launched on 29 Oct 2018 on the CFOSat mission. It was operated by CTYK 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to TY-4-01?
TY-4-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 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 TY-4-01 re-enter the atmosphere?
TY-4-01 re-entered on 10 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TY-4-01?
TY-4-01 was operated by CTYK and built by CTYK (CN).