JZJ-5
Re-entered 15 May 2023JZJ-5 (NORAD 49816, COSPAR 2021-117E) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 2023, launched on 7 Dec 2021 on the TD-1/LZ-1/JZJ1-03/JZJ5 mission. It was operated by HKATG as part of the Bauhinia programme. The spacecraft was built by ZKXR on the Zhongke bus, with a mass of 50 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 JZJ-5?
JZJ-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 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 JZJ-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
JZJ-5 re-entered on 15 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built JZJ-5?
JZJ-5 was operated by HKATG and built by ZKXR (CN).