QSS (MOZI) (41731)

COSPAR: 2016-051A | Alt Name: Mozi hao

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 15, 2016

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC603

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41731

International Designator

2016-051A

Decay Date

1/25/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

QSS (MOZI)

Alternative Name

Mozi hao

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CAS

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The QSS (MOZI), also known as Mozi hao, is a scientific satellite manufactured by SECM/USTC and owned by CAS. It was launched on August 15, 2016, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 4 meters, with a dry mass of 500 kg and a launch mass of 640 kg. Its shape is described as "Box+2 pan," and it is equipped with 2 deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission is focused on science and features the QUESS payload. It has an RCS value of 2.105, a lifetime of 2 years, and was configured using the CAST-2000 bus system.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

1.5

Span

Dry Mass

500

Launch Mass

640

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

2.105

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

QUESS

Purpose

Science

Mission

Science

Manufacturer

SECM/USTC

Life Expectancy

2 years

Bus

CAST-2000

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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