Tianqi-8
Re-entered 14 Jun 2024Tianqi-8 (NORAD 47299, COSPAR 2020-102D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2024, launched on 22 Dec 2020 on the XJY 7 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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What happened to Tianqi-8?
Tianqi-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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 Tianqi-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianqi-8 re-entered on 14 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianqi-8?
Tianqi-8 was operated by GUOG and built by ASES (CN).