Tianyi-16
Re-entered 28 Mar 2024Tianyi-16 (NORAD 44840, COSPAR 2019-087C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2024, launched on 7 Dec 2019 on the HEAD/Tianqi 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 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 Tianyi-16?
Tianyi-16 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 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 Tianyi-16 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianyi-16 re-entered on 28 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianyi-16?
Tianyi-16 was operated by CTYK and built by CTYK (CN).