Shenzhou 18 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 25 Apr 2024Shenzhou 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.
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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).