Two-Line Element Set (TLE)
The compact data format that describes every tracked satellite orbit in just two lines of text, and how to read it
Launch Date
November 26, 1975
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2
NORAD ID
08452
International Designator
1975-111A
Decay Date
12/29/1975
Name
FSW-0 1
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (01)
Type
Status
Owner
JGB7
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1100
Launch Mass
1100
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FSW No. 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FSW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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