ZyDKW
Re-entered 11 Jun 2024ZyDKW (NORAD 46026, COSPAR 2020-054B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 2024, launched on 6 Aug 2020 on the Gao Fen 9-04 mission. It was operated by TSHUA as part of the Tsinghua programme. The spacecraft was built by TSHUA on the TsSci bus, with a mass of 100 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ZyDKW?
ZyDKW re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 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 ZyDKW re-enter the atmosphere?
ZyDKW re-entered on 11 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ZyDKW?
ZyDKW was operated by TSHUA and built by TSHUA (CN).