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Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing

Re-entered 10 Aug 2024

Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing (NORAD 53454, COSPAR 2022-098L) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 2024, launched on 10 Aug 2022 on the Jilin-1 mission. It was operated by CGSTL / YYAO as part of the Jilin-1 HW 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
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
42
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Aug 2022 · on the Jilin-1 mission
Operational1 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53454
COSPAR2022-098L
TypeSatellite
OperatorCGSTL / YYAO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCGSTL
BusJL-1
Mass42 kg
ProgrammeJilin-1 HW
CategoryMET-RO
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude529 × 542 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing?

Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 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 Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing re-entered on 10 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing?

Jilin-1 Hongwai A03 xing was operated by CGSTL / YYAO 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-38Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.