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TIANZHI 1 (43710)
COSPAR: 2018-094A | Alt Name: Tianzhi-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 19, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43710
International Designator
2018-094A
Decay Date
10/5/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANZHI 1
Alternative Name
Tianzhi-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISCAS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANZHI 1 (also known as Tianzhi-1) is a technology demonstration satellite launched on November 19, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC603 launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It was manufactured by IMICAS and owned by ISCAS. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.5 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 27 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box+2 pan". TIANZHI 1's mission focuses on technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
27
Launch Mass
27
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianzhi-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
IMICAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TZ-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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