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Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang

Re-entered 30 Oct 2024

Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 61683, COSPAR 2024-194A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, launched on 29 Oct 2024 on the Shenzhou 19 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

Launched29 Oct 2024 · on the Shenzhou 19 mission
Operational30 Apr 2025 · entered service
Retired30 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Oct 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID61683
COSPAR2024-194A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMSEO
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCALT
BusShenzhou
Mass3,258 kg
ProgrammeShenzhou
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude382 × 392 km
Inclination41.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?

Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 30 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shenzhou 19 Fanhui Cang?

Shenzhou 19 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.