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JSSW-2 (08488)
COSPAR: 1975-119A | Alt Name: JSSW 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 1975
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Feng Bao 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08488
International Designator
1975-119A
Decay Date
1/27/1976
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JSSW-2
Alternative Name
JSSW 4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JGB7
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
1.7
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
1109
Launch Mass
1109
Shape
Rounded Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jishu Shiyan Weixing 4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JSSW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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