Tianzhou-5
Re-entered 12 Nov 2022Tianzhou-5 (NORAD 54237, COSPAR 2022-152A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Nov 2022, launched on 12 Nov 2022 on the Tianzhou-5 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Tianzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Tianzhou bus, with a mass of 8,178 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 Tianzhou-5?
Tianzhou-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Nov 2022, 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 Tianzhou-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-5 re-entered on 12 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-5?
Tianzhou-5 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).