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Shiyan 15

Re-entered 26 Nov 2024

Shiyan 15 (NORAD 53885, COSPAR 2022-118B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 2024, launched on 24 Sep 2022 on the Shiyan 14/15 mission. It was operated by SAST as part of the SW14 programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST, with a mass of 100 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
100
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Sep 2022 · on the Shiyan 14/15 mission
Operational1 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53885
COSPAR2022-118B
TypeSatellite
OperatorSAST
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSAST
Mass100 kg
ProgrammeSW14
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude488 × 502 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shiyan 15?

Shiyan 15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 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 Shiyan 15 re-enter the atmosphere?

Shiyan 15 re-entered on 26 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shiyan 15?

Shiyan 15 was operated by SAST and built by SAST (CN).

Launched together

Shiyan 14Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.