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CSSHQ

Re-entered 6 Sep 2020

CSSHQ (NORAD 46389, COSPAR 2020-063A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2020, launched on 4 Sep 2020 on the CSSHQ mission. It was operated by ZLZB as part of the CSSHQ programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the CSSHQ bus, with a mass of 8,000 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
2020
re-entered
0
years on orbit
8,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Sep 2020 · on the CSSHQ mission
Operational6 Sep 2020 · entered service
Retired6 Sep 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Sep 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46389
COSPAR2020-063A
TypeSatellite
OperatorZLZB
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusCSSHQ
Mass8,000 kg
ProgrammeCSSHQ
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude330 × 346 km
Inclination50.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CSSHQ?

CSSHQ re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2020, 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 CSSHQ re-enter the atmosphere?

CSSHQ re-entered on 6 Sep 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CSSHQ?

CSSHQ was operated by ZLZB and built by CAST (CN).

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