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FSW-0 8 (17001)
COSPAR: 1986-076A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (08)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 1986
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17001
International Designator
1986-076A
Decay Date
10/23/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-0 8
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (08)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-0 8, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (08), is a satellite operated by MAI for reconnaissance and Earth observation purposes. It was launched on October 6, 1986, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LA2B launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length, with a diameter and span both measuring 2.2 meters. Weighing 1080 kg at launch and having the same dry mass, it is equipped with batteries for power and uses an FG-14 retro motor. Its shape is described as frust, and its radar cross-section (RCS) is measured at 55.21 m². The satellite was manufactured by CAST and carries a payload named Jianbing-1 No. 9.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1080
Launch Mass
1080
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
55.21
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1 No. 9
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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