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TIANHUI 1-02 (38256)
COSPAR: 2012-020A | Alt Name: Tianhui 1-02
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2012
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38256
International Designator
2012-020A
Decay Date
2/10/2026
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANHUI 1-02
Alternative Name
Tianhui 1-02
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GCDX
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANHUI 1-02 is an Earth observation satellite with a NORAD catalog ID of 38256 and object identifier 2012-020A. Launched on May 6, 2012, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), LC603, it utilized a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length and diameter with a span of 3 meters. It weighs 1000 kg at launch and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as box-like with two panels, and it was manufactured by DFHZ (China Academy of Space Technology) on behalf of GCDX (General Command Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army). The satellite operates under a mission for Earth observation and has an RCS value of 2.924 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
3
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
2.924
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianhui 1 hao 02 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CAST-2000
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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