CSSHQ
Re-entered 6 Sep 2020CSSHQ (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.
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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).