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ZHUHAI-1 02 (CAS-4B) (42759)
COSPAR: 2017-034B | Alt Name: OVS-1B
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 2017
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42759
International Designator
2017-034B
Decay Date
10/15/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZHUHAI-1 02 (CAS-4B)
Alternative Name
OVS-1B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZHUORB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ZHUHAI-1 02 (CAS-4B), also known as OVS-1B, is a small Earth observation satellite manufactured by ZHUORB and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 15, 2017, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) at LC603 using the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 1 meter, indicating it likely carries deployable solar arrays. Weighing 50 kg both at launch and dry mass, it is equipped with a video imager for its mission purposes. Its power system includes two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-like, but other details such as RCS (Reaction Control System), ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System), and material composition are not specified.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
ZHUORB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OVS-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Video imager
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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