Tianqi-2
Re-entered 25 Feb 2025Tianqi-2 (NORAD 44487, COSPAR 2019-052B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Feb 2025, launched on 17 Aug 2019 on the QS1-01 mission. It was operated by GUOG as part of the Tianqi programme. The spacecraft was built by GUOG? 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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What happened to Tianqi-2?
Tianqi-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Feb 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 Tianqi-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianqi-2 re-entered on 25 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianqi-2?
Tianqi-2 was operated by GUOG and built by GUOG? (CN).