Tianzhou-3
Re-entered 20 Sep 2021Tianzhou-3 (NORAD 49222, COSPAR 2021-085A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Sep 2021, launched on 20 Sep 2021 on the Tianzhou 3 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Tianzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Tianzhou bus, with a mass of 7,220 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 Tianzhou-3?
Tianzhou-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Sep 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 Tianzhou-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-3 re-entered on 20 Sep 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-3?
Tianzhou-3 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).