Zheda Pixing 3A
Re-entered 30 Oct 2024Zheda Pixing 3A (NORAD 45795, COSPAR 2020-039B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, launched on 17 Jun 2020 on the Gao Fen 9-03 mission. It was operated by ZHEJ as part of the ZDPS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZHEJ, with a mass of 12 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 Zheda Pixing 3A?
Zheda Pixing 3A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, 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 Zheda Pixing 3A re-enter the atmosphere?
Zheda Pixing 3A re-entered on 30 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zheda Pixing 3A?
Zheda Pixing 3A was operated by ZHEJ and built by ZHEJ (CN).