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XJS C

Re-entered 13 Jul 2023

XJS C (NORAD 45249, COSPAR 2020-014A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 2023, launched on 19 Feb 2020 on the XJS C-F mission. It was operated by SAST as part of the XJS programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST, with a mass of 200 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.

2020
launched
2023
re-entered
3
years on orbit
200
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Feb 2020 · on the XJS C-F mission
Operational1 Aug 2022 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45249
COSPAR2020-014A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAST
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSAST
Mass200 kg
ProgrammeXJS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude472 × 483 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to XJS C?

XJS C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 2023, 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 XJS C re-enter the atmosphere?

XJS C re-entered on 13 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built XJS C?

XJS C was operated by SAST and built by SAST (CN).

Launched together

XJS DRe-entered 2024XJS ERe-entered 2024XJS FRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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