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FSW-1 5 (22859)
COSPAR: 1993-063A | Alt Name: Jian Bing 93
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 8, 1993
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22859
International Designator
1993-063A
Decay Date
10/28/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-1 5
Alternative Name
Jian Bing 93
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC1
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-1 5, also known as Jian Bing 93, is a satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 22859 and object identifier 1993-063A. Launched on October 8, 1993, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle, it was manufactured by CAST for CASC1. The satellite has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter with the same span. It operates on batteries and has a dry mass of 1300 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Its mission encompasses reconnaissance, Earth observation, and micro-gravity studies. Equipped with an FG-23 retro motor, it was designed for a lifetime of between 7 to 10 days. The satellite's shape is frust-shaped with a RCS value of 2.2842.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1300
Launch Mass
1300
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
2.2842
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1A No. 5
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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