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Chuangxin-6 01

Re-entered 7 Aug 2025

Chuangxin-6 01 (NORAD 45611, COSPAR 2020-032A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2025, launched on 29 May 2020 on the XJS G, H mission. It was operated by SECM as part of the XJS programme. The spacecraft was built by SECM on the CX6 bus, with a mass of 20 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
2025
re-entered
5
years on orbit
20
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 May 2020 · on the XJS G, H mission
Operational21 Dec 2023 · entered service
Retired21 Dec 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45611
COSPAR2020-032A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSECM
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSECM
BusCX6
Mass20 kg
ProgrammeXJS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude467 × 485 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Chuangxin-6 01?

Chuangxin-6 01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2025, 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 Chuangxin-6 01 re-enter the atmosphere?

Chuangxin-6 01 re-entered on 7 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Chuangxin-6 01?

Chuangxin-6 01 was operated by SECM and built by SECM (CN).

Launched together

NUDTSatRe-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.