Launch Date
December 8, 1997
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C-III/SD
NORAD ID
25083
International Designator
1997-077G
Decay Date
12/13/1997
Name
CZ-2C DEB
Alternative Name
CZ-2C retro cover
Type
Status
Owner
CASC1
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
89.1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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