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Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33

Re-entered 22 Nov 2025

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33 (NORAD 52450, COSPAR 2022-048H) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 2025, launched on 5 May 2022 on the 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 42 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.

2022
launched
2025
re-entered
3
years on orbit
42
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 May 2022 · on the Jilin-1 mission
Operational1 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52450
COSPAR2022-048H
TypeSatellite
OperatorCGSTL
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCGSTL
BusJL-1
Mass42 kg
ProgrammeJilin-1 GF
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude528 × 545 km
Inclination97.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 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 Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33 re-entered on 22 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33 was operated by CGSTL and built by CGSTL (CN).

Launched together

Jilin-1 Kuanfu-01CNORAD 52443Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-27NORAD 52444Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-28Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-29NORAD 52446Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-30Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-31Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-32Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.