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FSW-3 2 (28402)
COSPAR: 2004-033A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 2004
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28402
International Designator
2004-033A
Decay Date
11/7/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-3 2
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FSW-3 2 satellite, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (19), is a reconnaissance and Earth observation spacecraft launched by CNSA on August 29, 2004, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC603 pad using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. It measures 1.6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters, has a dry mass and launch mass of 1260 kilograms, and is equipped with batteries for power supply. The satellite's primary mission includes reconnaissance, Earth observation, and micro-gravity research. Its shape is frustular, and it was manufactured by CAST. The spacecraft had a short operational lifetime of approximately 27 days post-launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1260
Launch Mass
1260
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
0.2511
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-2 01 xing
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Mission
Reconnaissance, Earth observation, Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
27 days
Bus
FSW-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-23A retro motor ?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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