Chuangxin-6 01
Re-entered 7 Aug 2025Chuangxin-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.
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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).