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CAS-7B

Re-entered 6 Aug 2019

CAS-7B (NORAD 44443, COSPAR 2019-043A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2019, launched on 25 Jul 2019 on the CAS-7B mission. It was operated by CAMSAT as part of the Bei Ligong programme. The spacecraft was built by BIT on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 3 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.

2019
launched
2019
re-entered
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years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Jul 2019 · on the CAS-7B mission
Operational6 Aug 2019 · entered service
Retired6 Aug 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Aug 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44443
COSPAR2019-043A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCAMSAT
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerBIT
BusCubesat 1.5U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeBei Ligong
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude275 × 292 km
Inclination42.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CAS-7B?

CAS-7B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2019, 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 CAS-7B re-enter the atmosphere?

CAS-7B re-entered on 6 Aug 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CAS-7B?

CAS-7B was operated by CAMSAT and built by BIT (CN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.