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BANXING-2 (41834)
COSPAR: 2016-057H | Alt Name: BX-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 2016
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41834
International Designator
2016-057H
Decay Date
7/15/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BANXING-2
Alternative Name
BX-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BANXING-2 (BX-2) is a Cube-shaped technology support satellite launched by China on September 15, 2016, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC921 launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2F rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.4 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 47 kilograms and a launch mass of 47 kilograms. It is operated by CMSEO (China Manned Space Engineering Office) and was manufactured by SECM. BANXING-2's mission involves technology support through its payload TG-2 bansui weixing. The satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power, has a shape resembling a box with a radar cross section of 0.216 square meters, and serves as part of China’s efforts in advancing space technology.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
47
Launch Mass
47
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.216
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TG-2 bansui weixing
Purpose
Technology support
Mission
Technology support
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Cube
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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