Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC
Re-entered 7 May 2020Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC (NORAD 45600, COSPAR 2020-027B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2020, launched on 5 May 2020 on the XZF-FC/RCS-FC-SC mission. It was operated by CASIC as part of the XZF programme. The spacecraft was built by CASIC on the RCS-FC bus, 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.
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What happened to Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC?
Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 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 Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC re-enter the atmosphere?
Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC re-entered on 7 May 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC?
Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC was operated by CASIC and built by CASIC (CN).