Wenchang Chaosuan 3
Re-entered 24 Aug 2025Wenchang Chaosuan 3 (NORAD 51838, COSPAR 2022-019Q) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Aug 2025, launched on 27 Feb 2022 on the Taijing 3/4, 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 43 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 Wenchang Chaosuan 3?
Wenchang Chaosuan 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Aug 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Wenchang Chaosuan 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Wenchang Chaosuan 3 re-entered on 24 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Wenchang Chaosuan 3?
Wenchang Chaosuan 3 was operated by CGSTL and built by CGSTL (CN).