Zhixing 1A
Re-entered 21 Oct 2023Zhixing 1A (NORAD 47300, COSPAR 2020-102E) was a ET satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2023, launched on 22 Dec 2020 on the XJY 7 mission. It was operated by ESSTI as part of the ESSTI programme. The spacecraft was built by ZHIX 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 Zhixing 1A?
Zhixing 1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 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 Zhixing 1A re-enter the atmosphere?
Zhixing 1A re-entered on 21 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zhixing 1A?
Zhixing 1A was operated by ESSTI and built by ZHIX (ET).