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Haichuang Qiangsheng

Re-entered 6 Aug 2025

Haichuang Qiangsheng (NORAD 44486, COSPAR 2019-052A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2025, launched on 17 Aug 2019 on the QS1-01 mission. It was operated by QIANC as part of the QS1 programme. The spacecraft was built by QIANC on the QS1 bus, with a mass of 65 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
2025
re-entered
6
years on orbit
65
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Aug 2019 · on the QS1-01 mission
Operational1 Jul 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44486
COSPAR2019-052A
TypeSatellite
OperatorQIANC
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerQIANC
BusQS1
Mass65 kg
ProgrammeQS1
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude531 × 559 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Haichuang Qiangsheng?

Haichuang Qiangsheng re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2025, 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 Haichuang Qiangsheng re-enter the atmosphere?

Haichuang Qiangsheng re-entered on 6 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Haichuang Qiangsheng?

Haichuang Qiangsheng was operated by QIANC and built by QIANC (CN).

Launched together

Tianqi-2Re-entered 2025Xingshidai 5Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.