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CHANG'E-5 T1 (40283)
COSPAR: 2014-065A | Alt Name: Chang'e-5 Feixing Shiyan Qi
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 2014
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40283
International Designator
2014-065A
Decay Date
10/31/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CHANG'E-5 T1
Alternative Name
Chang'e-5 Feixing Shiyan Qi
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CHANG'E-5 T1 is a technology satellite launched by CNSA (China National Space Administration) on October 23, 2014, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center's LC2 pad using the Chang Zheng 3C launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 1.7 meters with a span of 18 meters. It features a DFH-3A Bus configuration manufactured by CAST and carries the Chang'e-5 FRD payload. With a dry mass of 1000 kg, its launch mass was 2480 kg. The satellite's power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan + Dish. CHANG'E-5 T1 serves technology demonstration purposes related to the Chang'e lunar exploration program.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.2
Diameter
1.7
Span
18
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
2480
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chang'e-5 FRD
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DFH-3
Configuration
DFH-3A Bus
Motor
FY-25
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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