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FSW-1 1 (18341)
COSPAR: 1987-075A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (10)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 1987
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18341
International Designator
1987-075A
Decay Date
10/4/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-1 1
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (10)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-1 1, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (10), is a satellite with NORAD catalog ID 18341 and object ID 1987-075A. Launched on September 9, 1987, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center LA2B pad using the Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle, it was manufactured by CAST for the Micro-gravity, Earth observation, and reconnaissance missions. The satellite has a length of 1.6 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, span of 2.2 meters, dry mass of 1270 kg, and an RCS (Reflectivity) value of 30.24. Equipped with batteries for power supply and the FG-23 retro motor, its shape is described as a frust. The satellite's lifetime was estimated to be between 7 to 10 days. It belonged to MAI and carried the Jianbing-1A No. 1 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1270
Launch Mass
1270
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
30.24
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1A No. 1
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Mission
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
7 - 10 days
Bus
FSW-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-23 retro motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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