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Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3

Re-entered 14 Sep 1975

Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3 (NORAD 8053, COSPAR 1975-070A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 1975, launched on 26 Jul 1975 on the JSSW mission. It was operated by JGB7 as part of the JSSW programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the JSSW bus, with a mass of 1,107 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.

1975
launched
1975
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,107
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Jul 1975 · on the JSSW mission
Operational1 Sep 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 1975 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Sep 1975 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID8053
COSPAR1975-070A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJGB7
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusJSSW
Mass1,107 kg
ProgrammeJSSW
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude184 × 452 km
Inclination69.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3?

Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3 re-entered on 14 Sep 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3?

Jishu Shiyan Weixing 3 was operated by JGB7 and built by CAST (CN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.