XJS E
Re-entered 9 Apr 2024XJS 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.
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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).