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Chuangxin-17 01

Re-entered 18 Jul 2025

Chuangxin-17 01 (NORAD 58924, COSPAR 2024-024H) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2025, launched on 3 Feb 2024 on the NEXSAT-1/DFHG-1 mission. It was operated by SECM as part of the Luhai programme. The spacecraft was built by SECM on the CX-17 bus, with a mass of 50 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.

2024
launched
2025
re-entered
1
year on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Feb 2024 · on the NEXSAT-1/DFHG-1 mission
Operational1 Jun 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Jul 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58924
COSPAR2024-024H
TypeSatellite
OperatorSECM
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerSECM
BusCX-17
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeLuhai
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude507 × 520 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Chuangxin-17 01?

Chuangxin-17 01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Chuangxin-17 01 re-enter the atmosphere?

Chuangxin-17 01 re-entered on 18 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Chuangxin-17 01?

Chuangxin-17 01 was operated by SECM and built by SECM (CN).

Launched together

Xingshidai 18Re-entered 2025Dongfang Huiyan Gaofen 01NORAD NaNWeihai-1 01Re-entered 2026Xingshidai 19Re-entered 2025NEXSAT-1NORAD 58921Zhixing 2ANORAD 58922Xingshidai 20Re-entered 2026Weihai-1 02NORAD 58925
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.