Re-Entry: Shijian-10 Orbital Module

July 2, 2016July 2, 2016 Patrick Blau 2110 Views Shijian-10

The separable Orbital Module of the Shijian-10 Microgravity Science Satellite re-entered the atmosphere on July 1st, 2016 after spending almost three months in a Low Earth Orbit

China Long March Long March 2D Re-Entry Re-Entry Feature

Re-Entry: Long March 2D Rocket Body

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016 Patrick Blau 2348 Views Shijian-10

A Long March 2D rocket stage re-entered the atmosphere on April 18, 2016 after only 14 days in orbit following the launch of the Shijian-10 recoverable research satellite.