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SZ-5 MODULE (28049)
COSPAR: 2003-045G | Alt Name: Shenzhou 5 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2003
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28049
International Designator
2003-045G
Decay Date
5/30/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-5 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 5 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-5 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 5 Guidao Cang, is an orbital module spacecraft from China (CN). It was launched on October 15, 2003, at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The module measures 2.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 4.3 meters, featuring a cylindrical shape with two panels attached. It was manufactured by CALT for the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO). With a dry mass of 1700 kg, it carries the Shenzhou 5 orbital module as its payload and has an RCS value of 3.981.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.981
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 5 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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