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KAITUO 1A (40904)
COSPAR: 2015-049F | Alt Name: Kaituo-1
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
40904
International Designator
2015-049F
Decay Date
11/12/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
KAITUO 1A
Alternative Name
Kaituo-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DFHS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The KAITUO 1A satellite, also known as Kaituo-1, was launched on September 19, 2015, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle from LC16. The satellite has a box shape with dimensions of 1 meter in length, diameter, and span. It has a dry mass of 130 kg and was launched at this same weight. KAITUO 1A is equipped with a deployable solar array, solar cells, and batteries to power its operations. The satellite's mission and payload are focused on technology experimentation, specifically labeled as "Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2." It has an RCS (reflective cross-section) of 0.6006 and is owned by DFHS, which also manufactured it. The satellite was launched for the purpose of conducting technological experiments in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
130
Launch Mass
130
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.6006
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Xinjishu Shiyan Weixing 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
DFHS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Deployable solar array, solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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