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XJS

Re-entered 19 Feb 2025

XJS (NORAD 53299, COSPAR 2022-087A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 2025, launched on 27 Jul 2022 on the XJS mission. It was operated by CAS as part of the CAS programme. The spacecraft was built by SECM, with a mass of 622 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
622
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Jul 2022 · on the XJS mission
Operational1 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Feb 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Feb 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53299
COSPAR2022-087A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCAS
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSECM
Mass622 kg
ProgrammeCAS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude493 × 511 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to XJS?

XJS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 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 XJS re-enter the atmosphere?

XJS re-entered on 19 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built XJS?

XJS was operated by CAS and built by SECM (CN).

Launched together

Diguidao lianzi miyao fenfaoRe-entered 2025DZS 1Re-entered 2025GDMTSWRe-entered 2024Huawan Nanyue Kexue XingRe-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.