XJS
Re-entered 19 Feb 2025XJS (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.
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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).