Tianqi-11
Re-entered 5 Nov 2023Tianqi-11 (NORAD 46904, COSPAR 2020-080A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 2023, launched on 7 Nov 2020 on the Tianqi-11 mission. It was operated by GUOG as part of the Tianqi programme. The spacecraft was built by ASES on the StarLightB bus, with a mass of 40 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 Tianqi-11?
Tianqi-11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 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 Tianqi-11 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianqi-11 re-entered on 5 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianqi-11?
Tianqi-11 was operated by GUOG and built by ASES (CN).