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FSW-2 2 (23145)
COSPAR: 1994-037A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (16)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 3, 1994
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LA2B
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23145
International Designator
1994-037A
Decay Date
9/13/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-2 2
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (16)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC1
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-2 2, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (16), is a satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1994-037A launched on July 3, 1994, from JSC LA2B using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It was manufactured by CAST and owned by CASC1 for the mission of reconnaissance and Earth observation. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 2.5 meters, and it weighs 1710 kilograms at dry mass and launch mass. It is powered by batteries and equipped with an FG-23A retro motor. The satellite's shape is cylindrical with a cross-sectional area (RCS) of 3.9933 square meters. Its mission lasted for 16 days, during which it carried the Jianbing-1B No. 2 payload for reconnaissance purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
1710
Launch Mass
1710
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.9933
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-1B No. 2
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Earth observation
Mission
Reconnaissance, Earth observation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
16 days
Bus
FSW-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-23A retro motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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