Shi Jian 25
Re-entered 21 Jul 2025Shi Jian 25 (NORAD 62485, COSPAR 2025-002A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 2025, launched on 6 Jan 2025 on the Shi Jian 25 mission. It was operated by SAST as part of the SJ21 programme. The spacecraft was built by SAST? on the SJ21 bus, with a mass of 5,000 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 Shi Jian 25?
Shi Jian 25 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Shi Jian 25 re-enter the atmosphere?
Shi Jian 25 re-entered on 21 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shi Jian 25?
Shi Jian 25 was operated by SAST and built by SAST? (CN).