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ZDPS 2A (40901)
COSPAR: 2015-049C | Alt Name: Zheda Pixing 2A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2015
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40901
International Designator
2015-049C
Decay Date
1/16/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZDPS 2A
Alternative Name
Zheda Pixing 2A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZHEJ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ZDPS 2A, also known as Zheda Pixing 2A, is a technology satellite launched on September 19, 2015, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC16. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.25 meters in length and diameter with a span of 1 meter, weighing 12 kilograms both at dry mass and launch mass. It was manufactured by ZHEJ and is owned by the same entity. Its structure is described as box+truss shaped with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) value of 0.243. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and serves a technological mission in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.25
Diameter
0.25
Span
1
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Box+Truss
Radar Cross Section
0.243
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZDPS 2A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ZHEJ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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