Tianxing-1
Re-entered 29 Mar 2023Tianxing-1 (NORAD 52901, COSPAR 2022-066A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2023, launched on 22 Jun 2022 on the Tianxing-1 mission. It was operated by CASIOM as part of the CAS programme. The spacecraft was built by CASIOM on the Tianxing bus, with a mass of 200 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 Tianxing-1?
Tianxing-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2023, 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 Tianxing-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianxing-1 re-entered on 29 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianxing-1?
Tianxing-1 was operated by CASIOM and built by CASIOM (CN).