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Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe

Re-entered 17 May 2026

Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe (NORAD 69096, COSPAR 2026-105B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2026, launched on 14 May 2026 on the Dummy sat mission. It is catalogued as DHSZ. It was operated by BUPT as part of the Landspace Test programme. The spacecraft was built by CTYK on the TY bus, with a mass of 50 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.

2026
launched
2026
re-entered
0
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 May 2026 · on the Dummy sat mission
Operational14 May 2026 · entered service
Retired14 May 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 May 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID69096
COSPAR2026-105B
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUPT
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCTYK
BusTY
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeLandspace Test
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/P)
Altitude204 × 894 km
Inclination89.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe?

Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe re-enter the atmosphere?

Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe re-entered on 17 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe?

Dingzhihua Shiyan Zaihe was operated by BUPT and built by CTYK (CN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.