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XW-2D (40907)
COSPAR: 2015-049J | Alt Name: XW-2D
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
40907
International Designator
2015-049J
Decay Date
11/15/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XW-2D
Alternative Name
XW-2D
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CAMSAT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The XW-2D satellite, also known as XW2B, was launched on September 19, 2015, from TAI SC using a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle from LC16. It is owned by CAMSAT and manufactured by DFHS with the primary mission of education, amateur radio communication, and technology demonstration. The satellite measures 0.246 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 10 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. Its power supply consists of solar cells and batteries. XW-2D has a box shape and an RCS (Radar Cross Section) of 0.08 square meters. It carries the CAS-3D payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.246
Diameter
0.246
Span
0.246
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.08
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CAS-3D
Purpose
Education, amateur radio communication, technology
Mission
Education, amateur radio communication, technology
Manufacturer
DFHS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
XW2B
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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