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Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 26 Oct 2023

Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 58146, COSPAR 2023-164A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 2023, launched on 26 Oct 2023 on the Shenzhou 17 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

Launched26 Oct 2023 · on the Shenzhou 17 mission
Operational30 Apr 2024 · entered service
Retired30 Apr 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Oct 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58146
COSPAR2023-164A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,258 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude383 × 390 km
Inclination41.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 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 17 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 26 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 17 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.