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Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 15 Oct 2021

Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 49326, COSPAR 2021-092A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2021, launched on 15 Oct 2021 on the Shenzhou 13 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.

2021
launched
2021
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,240
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Oct 2021 · on the Shenzhou 13 mission
Operational16 Apr 2022 · entered service
Retired16 Apr 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Oct 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49326
COSPAR2021-092A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,240 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude328 × 335 km
Inclination42.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 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 13 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 15 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.