Tianqi-5
Re-entered 8 Aug 2024Tianqi-5 (NORAD 45019, COSPAR 2020-003D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 2024, launched on 15 Jan 2020 on the Jilin-1/Nusat/TQ-5 mission. It was operated by GUOG as part of the Tianqi programme. The spacecraft was built by ASES on the StarLightB bus, with a mass of 40 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-5?
Tianqi-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tianqi-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianqi-5 re-entered on 8 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianqi-5?
Tianqi-5 was operated by GUOG and built by ASES (CN).