Launch Date
November 9, 2011
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
NORAD ID
37874
International Designator
2011-066A
Decay Date
2/7/2016
Name
TIANXUN 1 (TX 1)
Alternative Name
Tianxun-1
Type
Status
Owner
NUAA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
58
Launch Mass
58
Shape
Cone + Box
Radar Cross Section
0.256
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
tianxun yihao
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
NUAA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TX11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, battery
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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