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FENGMANIU-1 (FMN-1) (43192)
COSPAR: 2018-015A | Alt Name: FengMaNiu 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43192
International Designator
2018-015A
Decay Date
3/16/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGMANIU-1 (FMN-1)
Alternative Name
FengMaNiu 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LINK
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FENGMANIU-1 (FMN-1), also known as FengMaNiu 1, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 2, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.3 meters with a dry mass and launch mass both at 4 kilograms. It is owned by LINK and manufactured by LINGZ for educational and technological purposes. FENGMANIU-1 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape, but lacks propulsion systems or active attitude control. The satellite's primary mission focuses on education and technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FMN 1
Purpose
Education, technology
Mission
Education, technology
Manufacturer
LINGZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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