Xingchi-1A
Re-entered 7 Jun 2026Xingchi-1A (NORAD 58503, COSPAR 2023-189B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 2026, launched on 4 Dec 2023 on the Jiheng-1/Xingchi-1A mission. It was operated by Ellipspace as part of the Xingchi programme. The spacecraft was built by WEINA on the MN35 bus, with a mass of 35 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 Xingchi-1A?
Xingchi-1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 2026, 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 Xingchi-1A re-enter the atmosphere?
Xingchi-1A re-entered on 7 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Xingchi-1A?
Xingchi-1A was operated by Ellipspace and built by WEINA (CN).