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TIANPING 1A (43712)
COSPAR: 2018-094C | Alt Name: Tianping-1A
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
43712
International Designator
2018-094C
Decay Date
10/8/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANPING 1A
Alternative Name
Tianping-1A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUOX
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANPING 1A (ALT_NAME: Tianping-1A) is a technology satellite owned by GUOX and manufactured by DFHS. Launched on November 19, 2018, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC603 launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2D rocket, it weighs 10 kg at both dry mass and launch mass. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.5 meters with a shape described as Box+2 pan. It serves technological purposes without specific details on equipment or power sources mentioned.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianping-1A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
DFHS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Pina
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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