Naxing-4A
Re-entered 10 Apr 2025Naxing-4A (NORAD 62300, COSPAR 2021-035D) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 2025, launched on 15 Nov 2024 on the Tianhe mission. It was operated by TSHUA as part of the Naxing programme. The spacecraft was built by TSHUA on the Naxing bus, with a mass of 20 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 Naxing-4A?
Naxing-4A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 2025, 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 Naxing-4A re-enter the atmosphere?
Naxing-4A re-entered on 10 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Naxing-4A?
Naxing-4A was operated by TSHUA and built by TSHUA (CN).