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Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 25 Apr 2024

Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 59591, COSPAR 2024-078A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 2024, launched on 25 Apr 2024 on the Shenzhou 18 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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,258
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Apr 2024 · on the Shenzhou 18 mission
Operational3 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired3 Nov 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Apr 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID59591
COSPAR2024-078A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,258 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude376 × 382 km
Inclination41.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 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 Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 25 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 18 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.