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FSW-0 7 (16177)
COSPAR: 1985-096A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (07)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 21, 1985
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16177
International Designator
1985-096A
Decay Date
11/7/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-0 7
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (07)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-0 7, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (07), is a reconnaissance and Earth observation satellite launched by China on October 21, 1985, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LA2B launch pad using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length, with both diameter and span measuring 2.2 meters. It weighs 1120 kilograms at launch and is equipped with batteries for power. FSW-0 7 was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) and operates a mission focused on reconnaissance and Earth observation using the payload Jianbing-1 No. 8. The satellite's shape is frust-shaped, and it has an RCS (Radar Cross Section) value of 12.27 square meters. It uses an FG-14 retro motor for its propulsion system. The owner of this satellite is MAI.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1120
Launch Mass
1120
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
12.27
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1 No. 8
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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