Zhixing 1C
Re-entered 20 Mar 2026Zhixing 1C (NORAD 59678, COSPAR 2024-085B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2026, launched on 7 May 2024 on the Haiwangxing-01 mission. It was operated by ZHIX as part of the Zhixing programme. The spacecraft was built by ZHIX on the ZX-1B 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.
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What happened to Zhixing 1C?
Zhixing 1C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2026, 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 Zhixing 1C re-enter the atmosphere?
Zhixing 1C re-entered on 20 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zhixing 1C?
Zhixing 1C was operated by ZHIX and built by ZHIX (CN).