Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang
Re-entered 31 Oct 2025Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang (NORAD 66263, COSPAR 2025-246A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Oct 2025, launched on 31 Oct 2025 on the Shenzhou 21 mission. 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 21 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 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 Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang re-entered on 31 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang?
Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).