Xuanming
Re-entered 8 Jun 2024Xuanming (NORAD 51952, COSPAR 2022-023G) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 2024, launched on 5 Mar 2022 on the Yinhe 2-01/06 mission. It was operated by XYHT as part of the Xingyuan RS programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 7.5 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 Xuanming?
Xuanming re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 2024, 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 Xuanming re-enter the atmosphere?
Xuanming re-entered on 8 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Xuanming?
Xuanming was operated by XYHT and built by SAST (CN).