Shenzhou 20
Re-entered 24 Apr 2025Shenzhou 20 (NORAD 63632, COSPAR 2025-082A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Apr 2025, launched on 24 Apr 2025 on the Shenzhou 20 mission. It is catalogued as Shenzhou 20 Fanhui Cang. 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.
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What happened to Shenzhou 20?
Shenzhou 20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Apr 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 Shenzhou 20 re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 20 re-entered on 24 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 20?
Shenzhou 20 was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).