Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing
Re-entered 8 Jan 2024Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing (NORAD 43944, COSPAR 2019-005C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2024, launched on 21 Jan 2019 on the Jilin Guanpu 1,2 mission. It was operated by CTYK / QTD as part of the Tianyi programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing?
Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing re-enter the atmosphere?
Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing re-entered on 8 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing operational?
Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing was operational for roughly 5 years, from 18 Apr 2019 to 1 Dec 2023.
Who operated and built Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing?
Xiaoxiang-1 03 xing was operated by CTYK / QTD and built by CTYK (CN).