Yaogan 35-02 B
Re-entered 19 Apr 2024Yaogan 35-02 B (NORAD 52909, COSPAR 2022-068C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 2024, launched on 23 Jun 2022 on the Yaogan 35 02 mission. It was operated by ZZB as part of the YG-35AB programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST, with a mass of 300 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 Yaogan 35-02 B?
Yaogan 35-02 B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 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 Yaogan 35-02 B re-enter the atmosphere?
Yaogan 35-02 B re-entered on 19 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yaogan 35-02 B?
Yaogan 35-02 B was operated by ZZB and built by SAST (CN).