Tianyi-XX
Re-entered 1 Aug 2023Tianyi-XX (NORAD 49815, COSPAR 2021-117D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2023, launched on 7 Dec 2021 on the TD-1/LZ-1/JZJ1-03/JZJ5 mission. It was operated by CTYK / YINGSH as part of the Tianyi programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK/ZRWC on the Lize bus, with a mass of 20 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 Tianyi-XX?
Tianyi-XX re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2023, 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 Tianyi-XX re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianyi-XX re-entered on 1 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianyi-XX?
Tianyi-XX was operated by CTYK / YINGSH and built by CTYK/ZRWC (CN).