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QQW-1 (20789)
COSPAR: 1990-081B | Alt Name: Da Qui Weixing 1
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1990
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20789
International Designator
1990-081B
Decay Date
3/11/1991
Basic Satellite Info
Name
QQW-1
Alternative Name
Da Qui Weixing 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI2
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The QQW-1 satellite, also known as Da Qui Weixing 1, was launched on September 3, 1990, from LC7 at TAI SC using a Chang Zheng 4 launch vehicle. The research satellite is configured as a spherical balloon with dimensions of 2 meters in length, diameter, and span. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 3 kilograms each, manufactured by SISE for air density research purposes. Operated by MAI2, the payload DQ-1A was onboard the satellite which possesses an RCS value of 3.174. No additional equipment or power source details are provided in the data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
3.174
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DQ-1A
Purpose
Research, air density
Mission
Research, air density
Manufacturer
SISE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
QQW
Configuration
Balloon
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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