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FSW-3 1 (28078)
COSPAR: 2003-051A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (18)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2003
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28078
International Designator
2003-051A
Decay Date
12/18/2003
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-3 1
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (18)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FSW-3 1, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (18), is a satellite with NORAD ID 28078 and object ID 2003-051A launched by China on November 3, 2003. It was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center LC603 using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite measures 5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and has a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 2,000 kg and it carries batteries for power supply. FSW-3 1 was manufactured by CAST and owned by CASC, with its mission focused on reconnaissance, Earth observation, and micro-gravity research. The satellite's shape is cylindrical and has a radar cross section of 1.5848 m². It operated in orbit for 24 days following its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.2
Span
5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.5848
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-4 01 xing
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Mission
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
24 days
Bus
FSW SM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-23A retro motor ?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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