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SHAONIAN XING (43199)
COSPAR: 2018-015H | Alt Name: Shaonian Xing
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
43199
International Designator
2018-015H
Decay Date
7/30/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHAONIAN XING
Alternative Name
Shaonian Xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SHAOX/BTWK
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHAONIAN XING, also known as Shaonian Xing, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite designed for educational and technological purposes launched on February 2, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by SHAOX/BTWK and has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.2 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both weighing 2 kilograms. SHAONIAN XING is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape. The satellite's mission includes educational purposes and technological advancements.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shaonian Xing
Purpose
Education, technology
Mission
Education, technology
Manufacturer
SHAOX/BTWK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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