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SZ-8 MODULE (37883)
COSPAR: 2011-063D | Alt Name: Shenzhou 8 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 31, 2011
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37883
International Designator
2011-063D
Decay Date
4/2/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-8 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 8 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-8 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 8 Guidao Cang, is an orbital module from China's Shenzhou program, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 37883 and OBJECT_ID 2011-063D. Launched on October 31, 2011, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle from LC921, this satellite has dimensions of 2.3 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 4.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 1500 kg and launched with a total mass of 1842 kg. The module's shape consists of a cylindrical body with two panels, providing an RCS area of 3.84 square meters. Operated by the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO), this satellite is part of the Shenzhou OM bus and entered its stable orbit on November 17, 2011. The module was manufactured by CAST and serves as the orbital component for the Shenzhou 8 mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1842
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.84
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 8 orbital module
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou OM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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