Tianzhou-9
Re-entered 15 Jul 2025Tianzhou-9 (NORAD 64786, COSPAR 2025-149A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2025, launched on 14 Jul 2025 on the Tianzhou-9 mission. It was operated by CMSEO as part of the Tianzhou programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Tianzhou bus, with a mass of 6,683 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 Tianzhou-9?
Tianzhou-9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 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 Tianzhou-9 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tianzhou-9 re-entered on 15 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tianzhou-9?
Tianzhou-9 was operated by CMSEO and built by CAST (CN).