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SJ-10

Re-entered 11 Oct 2024

SJ-10 (NORAD 61444, COSPAR 2024-177A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 2024, launched on 27 Sep 2024 on the Shi Jian 19 mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the FSW RV programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the FSW-1 bus, with a mass of 1,200 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
1,200
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Sep 2024 · on the Shi Jian 19 mission
Operational11 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired11 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Oct 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID61444
COSPAR2024-177A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCASC
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusFSW-1
Mass1,200 kg
ProgrammeFSW RV
CategoryRV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude333 × 342 km
Inclination41.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SJ-10?

SJ-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 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 SJ-10 re-enter the atmosphere?

SJ-10 re-entered on 11 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SJ-10?

SJ-10 was operated by CASC and built by CAST (CN).

Launched together

SJ-19 service moduleRe-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.