Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan
Re-entered 8 May 2020Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan (NORAD 45599, COSPAR 2020-027A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 2020, launched on 5 May 2020 on the XZF-FC/RCS-FC-SC mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the XZF programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the SZX bus, with a mass of 7,000 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 Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan?
Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 2020, 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 Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan re-enter the atmosphere?
Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan re-entered on 8 May 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan?
Xinyidai Zairen Feichuan was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).