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XJS B (43519)
COSPAR: 2018-054B | Alt Name: Xin jishu shiyan B xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2018
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43519
International Designator
2018-054B
Decay Date
11/12/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XJS B
Alternative Name
Xin jishu shiyan B xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite XJS B (Xin jishu shiyan B xing) was launched on June 27, 2018, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center LC2 using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. It has a box shape with two panels and measures 0.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 1 meter. The satellite weighs 500 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by SECM, the ownership is attributed to ZLZB. Details about its mission purpose and equipment are currently unknown.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
XJS B
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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