Tianzhou-6
Re-entered 10 May 2023Tianzhou-6 (NORAD 56446, COSPAR 2023-063A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2023, launched on 10 May 2023 on the Tianzhou-6 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 6,683 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-6?
Tianzhou-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tianzhou-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-6 re-entered on 10 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-6?
Tianzhou-6 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).