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SJ-2 (12842)
COSPAR: 1981-093A | Alt Name: Shi Jian 2B
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 1981
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Feng Bao 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12842
International Designator
1981-093A
Decay Date
9/26/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SJ-2
Alternative Name
Shi Jian 2B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JGB7
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SJ-2 (Shi Jian 2B) is a technology satellite launched by China on September 19, 1981, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Feng Bao 1 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span and has a dry mass of 28 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. It consists of a balloon tethered to a sphere and was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology). Its mission is focused on technology demonstration with no specified equipment or power systems mentioned. The satellite's shape is spherical in design without any detailed information provided regarding its major events, material composition, or constellation name.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
28
Launch Mass
28
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
shijian erhao B xing
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SJ-2 subsat
Configuration
Balloon tethered to sphere
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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