Tianwen-2
Re-entered 29 May 2025Tianwen-2 (NORAD 64197, COSPAR 2025-114A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 2025, launched on 28 May 2025 on the Tianwen-2 mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the Tianwen programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the DFH-4? bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Tianwen-2?
Tianwen-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 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 Tianwen-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianwen-2 re-entered on 29 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianwen-2?
Tianwen-2 was operated by CASC and built by CAST (CN).