Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 17 Jun 2021Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 48852, COSPAR 2021-053A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jun 2021, launched on 17 Jun 2021 on the Shenzhou 12 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,240 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 Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jun 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 17 Jun 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).