WHJSW-6-01
Re-entered 16 Oct 2025WHJSW-6-01 (NORAD 63428, COSPAR 2025-067A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2025, launched on 1 Apr 2025 on the WHJSW 06 mission. It was operated by China SatNet (Guowang) as part of the XWJSW55 programme. The spacecraft was built by YINNT, with a mass of 300 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 WHJSW-6-01?
WHJSW-6-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 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 WHJSW-6-01 re-enter the atmosphere?
WHJSW-6-01 re-entered on 16 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built WHJSW-6-01?
WHJSW-6-01 was operated by China SatNet (Guowang) and built by YINNT (CN).