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XJS F

Re-entered 5 Nov 2023

XJS F (NORAD 45253, COSPAR 2020-014E) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 2023, launched on 19 Feb 2020 on the XJS C-F mission. It was operated by DFHZ as part of the XJS programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHZ, 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 Dec 2021 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Nov 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45253
COSPAR2020-014E
TypeSatellite
OperatorDFHZ
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerDFHZ
Mass200 kg
ProgrammeXJS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude472 × 482 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to XJS F?

XJS F re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 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 F re-enter the atmosphere?

XJS F re-entered on 5 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built XJS F?

XJS F was operated by DFHZ and built by DFHZ (CN).

Launched together

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