Zhixing 3A
Re-entered 12 Feb 2023Zhixing 3A (NORAD 54245, COSPAR 2022-050E) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2023, launched on 9 May 2022 on the Tianzhou-4 mission. It was operated by ZHIX as part of the Zhixing programme. The spacecraft was built by ZHIX on the Cubesat 6U ? bus, with a mass of 10 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 Zhixing 3A?
Zhixing 3A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2023, 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 Zhixing 3A re-enter the atmosphere?
Zhixing 3A re-entered on 12 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zhixing 3A?
Zhixing 3A was operated by ZHIX and built by ZHIX (CN).