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SHIJIAN-10 (SJ-10) (41448)
COSPAR: 2016-023A | Alt Name: Shi Jian 10 RV
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2016
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41448
International Designator
2016-023A
Decay Date
4/18/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIJIAN-10 (SJ-10)
Alternative Name
Shi Jian 10 RV
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHIJIAN-10 (SJ-10) is a micro-gravity research satellite launched by China on April 5, 2016, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1.7 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass and launch mass of 850 kg each. It was manufactured by CAST for CASC and is equipped with batteries as its power source. SHIJIAN-10 operated on a micro-gravity mission with a designed lifetime of 15 days. The satellite has a rounded cone shape and an RCS value of 1.7637, indicating the spacecraft's reflective surface area. It was deployed to conduct experiments in microgravity conditions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.7
Diameter
1.7
Span
1.7
Dry Mass
850
Launch Mass
850
Shape
Rounded Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.7637
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SJ-10
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
15 days
Bus
FSW-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
FG-23A retro motor ?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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