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TY-MINISAR-1

Re-entered 5 Sep 2024

TY-MINISAR-1 (NORAD 47297, COSPAR 2020-102B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 2024, launched on 22 Dec 2020 on the XJY 7 mission. It was operated by DKJ38 as part of the Haisi programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK on the TY-MINISAR bus, with a mass of 185 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
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
185
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Dec 2020 · on the XJY 7 mission
Operational1 Aug 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47297
COSPAR2020-102B
TypeSatellite
OperatorDKJ38
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCTYK
BusTY-MINISAR
Mass185 kg
ProgrammeHaisi
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude502 × 511 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TY-MINISAR-1?

TY-MINISAR-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 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 TY-MINISAR-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

TY-MINISAR-1 re-entered on 5 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TY-MINISAR-1?

TY-MINISAR-1 was operated by DKJ38 and built by CTYK (CN).

Launched together

XJY-7Re-entered 2025Tianqi-8Re-entered 2024Zhixing 1ARe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.