Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03
Re-entered 22 Apr 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03 (NORAD 49006, COSPAR 2021-061D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2026, launched on 3 Jul 2021 on the Jilin-1 mission. It was operated by CGSTL as part of the Jilin-1 GF programme. The spacecraft was built by CGSTL on the JL-1 bus, with a mass of 42 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 Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03?
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2026, 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 Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03 re-enter the atmosphere?
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03 re-entered on 22 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03?
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-03 was operated by CGSTL and built by CGSTL (CN).