Launch Date
August 19, 1983
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
NORAD ID
14289
International Designator
1983-086B
Decay Date
8/30/1983
Name
CZ-2C R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-2C Y2 Stage 2
Type
Status
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
7.5
Diameter
3.3
Span
7.5
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CZ-2C Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BWYIC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2 Stage 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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