Launch Date
November 26, 1975
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2
NORAD ID
08457
International Designator
1975-111F
Decay Date
11/28/1975
Name
CZ-2C DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-2C motor cover
Type
Status
Owner
JGB7
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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