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XJS E

Re-entered 9 Apr 2024

XJS E (NORAD 45251, COSPAR 2020-014C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2024, launched on 19 Feb 2020 on the XJS C-F mission. It was operated by HARB as part of the Harbin programme. The spacecraft was built by HARB, with a mass of 500 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
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
500
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Feb 2020 · on the XJS C-F mission
Operational1 Dec 2021 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Apr 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45251
COSPAR2020-014C
TypeSatellite
OperatorHARB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerHARB
Mass500 kg
ProgrammeHarbin
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude473 × 482 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to XJS E?

XJS E re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 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 XJS E re-enter the atmosphere?

XJS E re-entered on 9 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built XJS E?

XJS E was operated by HARB and built by HARB (CN).

Launched together

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