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Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 29 Nov 2022

Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 54379, COSPAR 2022-162A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2022, launched on 29 Nov 2022 on the Shenzhou 15 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Shenzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CALT on the Shenzhou bus, with a mass of 3,240 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
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,240
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Nov 2022 · on the Shenzhou 15 mission
Operational3 Jun 2023 · entered service
Retired3 Jun 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Nov 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54379
COSPAR2022-162A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,240 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude386 × 393 km
Inclination41.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 29 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 15 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).

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