Tianzhou-4
Re-entered 10 May 2022Tianzhou-4 (NORAD 52509, COSPAR 2022-050A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2022, launched on 9 May 2022 on the Tianzhou-4 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Tianzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Tianzhou bus, with a mass of 8,400 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 Tianzhou-4?
Tianzhou-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2022, 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 Tianzhou-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-4 re-entered on 10 May 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-4?
Tianzhou-4 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).