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FSW-1 4 (22162)
COSPAR: 1992-064B | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (14)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 1992
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22162
International Designator
1992-064B
Decay Date
10/31/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-1 4
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (14)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MAI2
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-1 4, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (14), is a satellite operated by MAI2 and manufactured by CAST in China. Launched on October 6, 1992, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle, it has a length of 1.6 meters, a diameter of 2.2 meters, and a span of 2.2 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1260 kg, which is equal to its launch mass. It was equipped with batteries for power and had a mission focused on reconnaissance, Earth observation, and micro-gravity studies. Its shape is frustum-shaped with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 2.5 square meters. The satellite's lifetime was expected to be between 7 to 10 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1260
Launch Mass
1260
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
2.5
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1A No. 4
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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