Tianyi-20
Re-entered 5 Dec 2023Tianyi-20 (NORAD 46838, COSPAR 2020-079M) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 2023, launched on 6 Nov 2020 on the Nusat 9-18 mission. It was operated by BUAA as part of the BUAA programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Tianyi-20?
Tianyi-20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 2023, 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 Tianyi-20 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianyi-20 re-entered on 5 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianyi-20?
Tianyi-20 was operated by BUAA and built by CTYK (CN).