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Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38

Re-entered 27 Apr 2026

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38 (NORAD 53451, COSPAR 2022-098H) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2026, launched on 10 Aug 2022 on the Jilin-1 mission. It was operated by CGSTL as part of the Jilin-1 GF programme. The spacecraft was built by CGSTL on the JL-1 bus, with a mass of 42 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
2026
re-entered
4
years on orbit
42
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Aug 2022 · on the Jilin-1 mission
Operational1 Mar 2026 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Apr 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53451
COSPAR2022-098H
TypeSatellite
OperatorCGSTL
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCGSTL
BusJL-1
Mass42 kg
ProgrammeJilin-1 GF
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude535 × 545 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2026, 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 Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38 re-enter the atmosphere?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38 re-entered on 27 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38?

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-38 was operated by CGSTL and built by CGSTL (CN).

Launched together

Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-41NORAD 53444Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-09NORAD 53445Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-42NORAD 53446Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-40Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-43NORAD 53448Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-39Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-37Re-entered 2026Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-36NORAD 53452
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.