Re-Entry: TX 1
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The Chinese TX 1, launched on a Long March 4B rocket, re-entered on February 7, 2016 after over four years in orbit.
NORAD ID: 37874
Origin: China
Object: TX 1 (Tian Xun 1)
Type: Microsatellite
Mass: ~58kg
Purpose: Earth Imaging, Education & Public Outreach
Inclination: 97.3°
Launched: November 9, 2011 – 03:21 UTC
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4B
Launch Site: Taiyuan, China
Re-Entry Prediction: February 7, 2016 – 07:15 UTC +/-14 Minutes
Re-Entry Zone: Unknown
Re-Entry Orbit
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