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FSW-3 4 (28776)
COSPAR: 2005-027A | Alt Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (21)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 2005
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28776
International Designator
2005-027A
Decay Date
10/16/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FSW-3 4
Alternative Name
Fanhui Shi Weixing (21)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FSW-3 4 satellite, also known as Fanhui Shi Weixing (21), was launched on August 2, 2005, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. With dimensions of 1.6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter and span, it has a dry mass of 1260 kg and was equipped with batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission encompassed reconnaissance, Earth observation, and micro-gravity studies. It was designed by CAST and owned by CASC, carrying the Jianbing-2 02 xing payload. The satellite had a conical shape (Frust) and a cross-sectional area of 3.981 square meters. Its lifespan was limited to approximately 27 days from its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1260
Launch Mass
1260
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
3.981
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-2 02 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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