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SZ-2 MODULE (26687)
COSPAR: 2001-001C | Alt Name: Shenzhou 2 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 9, 2001
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26687
International Designator
2001-001C
Decay Date
8/24/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-2 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 2 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-2 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 2 Guidao Cang, is a satellite with a bus configuration of Shenzhou OM and was launched on January 9, 2001, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 4.3 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 4.3 meters, with both dry mass and launch mass at 1700 kilograms. The orbital module payload was manufactured by CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology) for the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO). Its shape is cylindrical with a surface area of approximately 9.5862 square meters. The satellite stabilized on January 16, 2001.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
9.5862
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 2 orbital module
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou OM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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