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SJ-8 (29385)
COSPAR: 2006-035A | Alt Name: Shi Jian 8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2006
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29385
International Designator
2006-035A
Decay Date
11/1/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SJ-8
Alternative Name
Shi Jian 8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SJ-8, also known as Shi Jian 8, is a satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 29385 and object identifier 2006-035A. Launched by China (CN) on September 9, 2006, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), LC603, using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle, this satellite is part of the CAST bus series and has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 2.2 meters. It weighs 1260 kg both at launch and dry mass, with its mission focused on micro-gravity research. The satellite is owned by CASC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation) and uses batteries for power. Its shape is described as frust, and it has an RCS of 1.9784. The expected lifetime of SJ-8 is approximately 24 to 27 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
1260
Launch Mass
1260
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
1.9784
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shi Jian 8
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
24 - 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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