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ZDPS 2B (40902)
COSPAR: 2015-049D | Alt Name: Zheda Pixing 2B
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
40902
International Designator
2015-049D
Decay Date
12/27/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZDPS 2B
Alternative Name
Zheda Pixing 2B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZHEJ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ZDPS 2B, also known as Zheda Pixing 2B, is a technology satellite launched on September 19, 2015, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC), using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle from LC16. The spacecraft was manufactured by ZHEJ and has a shape of Box+Truss with dimensions 0.25 meters in length and diameter, and spans 1 meter. It weighs 12 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and its purpose is for technology demonstration. The country of origin is China (CN) and it was launched on the same date as its stable date, indicating immediate stabilization post-launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.25
Diameter
0.25
Span
1
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Box+Truss
Radar Cross Section
0.2668
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZDPS 2B
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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