Shenzhou 22
Re-entered 25 Nov 2025Shenzhou 22 (NORAD 66645, COSPAR 2025-272A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 2025, launched on 25 Nov 2025 on the Shenzhou 22 mission. It is catalogued as Shenzhou 22 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 22?
Shenzhou 22 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 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 22 re-enter the atmosphere?
Shenzhou 22 re-entered on 25 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Shenzhou 22?
Shenzhou 22 was operated by CMSEO and built by CALT (CN).