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XW-2B (40911)
COSPAR: 2015-049N | Alt Name: XW-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
40911
International Designator
2015-049N
Decay Date
11/22/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XW-2B
Alternative Name
XW-2B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CAMSAT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The XW-2B satellite, also known as XW2B and identified by NORAD CAT ID 40911, was launched on September 19, 2015, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. It is owned by CAMSAT with a mission focused on education, amateur radio communication, and technology demonstration. The satellite has a box shape with dimensions of 0.246 meters in length, diameter, and span. Its dry mass and launch mass are both 10 kilograms. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. XW-2B was manufactured by DFHS and carries the CAS-3B payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.246
Diameter
0.246
Span
0.246
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0831
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CAS-3B
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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