Reentry Predictions

JIELONG 3 R/B (ID 61237) Reentered

Reentry Prediction
Predicted Reentry Time 18 Oct 2025 05:17 UTC ± 1 hour
Orbit Epoch
Prediction Ground Track
JIELONG 3 R/B (ID 61237) Reentry Prediction Image

Yellow Icon – location of object at midpoint of reentry window
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to middle of the reentry window (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after middle of the reentry window (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Pink Icon (if applicable) – vicinity of eyewitness sighting or recovered debris
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.  Areas not under the line are not exposed to the debris.

Reported Debris Recoveries:

JIELONG 3 R/B (ID 61237) Reentry Recovery Image
For JIELONG 3 R/B (ID 61237), the location of reported debris recovery on Saturday, 18 October is in pink, and Aerospace’s final predicted reentry window (before center) is in light blue (with motion in the southeastern direction). 
Object Description
Reentry Type
Rocket Body
Int'l Designation 2024-173L
NORAD Number
61237
Launched 24 September 2024 @ 00:00 UTC
Launch Site
Yellow Sea Launch Area, China
Mission Unknown

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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