Shenzhou 16 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 30 May 2023Shenzhou 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.
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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).