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FSW-0 6 (15279)
COSPAR: 1984-098A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (06)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 12, 1984
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15279
International Designator
1984-098A
Decay Date
9/29/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-0 6
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (06)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-0 6, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (06), is a reconnaissance and Earth observation satellite launched by China on September 12, 1984, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LA2B launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length, with a diameter and span both at 2.2 meters. It weighs approximately 1,120 kilograms at launch and is powered by batteries. Its mission involves Earth observation and reconnaissance, carrying the Jianbing-1 No. 7 payload. Manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology), FSW-0 6 operates in a frustum shape with an FG-14 retro motor for its propulsion system. The satellite belongs to MAI (Ministry of Aerospace Industry) and has been operational since launch, though specific details on its lifetime or major events are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1120
Launch Mass
1120
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1 No. 7
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Earth observation
Mission
Reconnaissance, Earth observation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FSW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-14 retro motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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