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TK-1 (42061)
COSPAR: 2017-012A | Alt Name: Tiankun-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 2017
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
JQ -
Launch Vehicle
KT-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42061
International Designator
2017-012A
Decay Date
7/6/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TK-1
Alternative Name
Tiankun-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CHFEN
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite TK-1, also known as Tiankun-1, was launched on March 2, 2017, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the KT-2 launch vehicle. It has a box-shaped configuration with dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter and spans 2 meters across. The satellite weighs 300 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by CHFEN, Tiankun-1 is owned by the same entity and serves a technology-related mission. Its power supply includes two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. Launched under Chinese jurisdiction, it was operational shortly after launch on March 3, 2017.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
2
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.8123
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tiankun-1
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
CHFEN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TK-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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