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WHJSW-6-01

Re-entered 16 Oct 2025

WHJSW-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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Apr 2025 · on the WHJSW 06 mission
Operational2 Apr 2025 · entered service
Retired2 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID63428
COSPAR2025-067A
TypeSatellite
OperatorChina SatNet (Guowang)
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerYINNT
Mass300 kg
ProgrammeXWJSW55
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude447 × 457 km
Inclination55.0°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

WHJSW-6-02NORAD 63429WHJSW-6-03NORAD 63430WHJSW-6-04NORAD 63431
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.