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Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 30 May 2023

Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 56761, COSPAR 2023-077A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 May 2023, launched on 30 May 2023 on the Shenzhou 16 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 3,258 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.

2023
launched
2023
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,258
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 May 2023 · on the Shenzhou 16 mission
Operational31 Oct 2023 · entered service
Retired31 Oct 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 May 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56761
COSPAR2023-077A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,258 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude189 × 534 km
Inclination41.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 30 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 16 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.