Object Description:

Type:Shenzhou 6 Orbital Module
Int'l Designation: 2005 040E
Launched: 12 OCT 2005 @ 01:00 UTC
Site: South Launch Site, Jiuquan Space Center
Mission: Shenzhou 6

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 1 APR 2008 @ 15:13 UTC ± 45 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 1 APR 2008 @ 13:07:27.272 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:


Ground track plotted at 5-minute intervals
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted time
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted time
Orange Line - Earth horizon as seen from the reentering body
White Line - day/night terminator (Sun location as indicated)


NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.



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