Tiandu-1
Re-entered 20 Mar 2024Tiandu-1 (NORAD 59278, COSPAR 2024-051C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2024, launched on 20 Mar 2024 on the Queqiao-2 mission. It was operated by SKTSS as part of the Tiandu programme. The spacecraft was built by SKTSS on the Tiandu-1 bus, with a mass of 61 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 Tiandu-1?
Tiandu-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2024, 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 Tiandu-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tiandu-1 re-entered on 20 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tiandu-1?
Tiandu-1 was operated by SKTSS and built by SKTSS (CN).