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Zheda Pixing 3A

Re-entered 30 Oct 2024

Zheda 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.

2020
launched
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
12
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Jun 2020 · on the Gao Fen 9-03 mission
Operational1 Jan 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Oct 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45795
COSPAR2020-039B
TypeSatellite
OperatorZHEJ
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerZHEJ
Mass12 kg
ProgrammeZDPS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude485 × 502 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

Gaofen 9 03 xingNORAD 45794HEAD-2DRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.