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SZ-6 MODULE (28883)
COSPAR: 2005-040E | Alt Name: Shenzhou 6 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 12, 2005
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28883
International Designator
2005-040E
Decay Date
4/1/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-6 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 6 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-6 MODULE (also known as Shenzhou 6 Guidao Cang) is an orbital module from China's Shenzhou program launched on October 12, 2005, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), specifically from launch pad LC921. It was propelled into orbit by a Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle and stabilized by October 16, 2005. The module measures 2.3 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 4.3 meters, featuring a cylindrical body with two panels attached. It weighs 1700 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CALT), the module belongs to the Shenzhou OM bus type and is operated by CMSEO (China Manned Space Engineering Office). Its shape is described as "Cyl + 2 Pan" with a radar cross-section of 5.0238 square meters, but specific details on power systems, equipment, payload capabilities, or mission objectives are not provided in the given data set.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.0238
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 6 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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