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TIANPING 1B (43714)
COSPAR: 2018-094E | Alt Name: Tianping-1B
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
43714
International Designator
2018-094E
Decay Date
10/16/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANPING 1B
Alternative Name
Tianping-1B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUOX
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANPING 1B (also known as Tianping-1B) is a technology satellite manufactured by DFHS and owned by GUOX. Launched on November 19, 2018, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), LC603, it was propelled into space by the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.5 meters, with a dry mass of 10 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. Its shape is described as a box with two panels, but no additional details such as power source or transmission frequencies are provided. The mission purpose is focused on technology applications.
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-1B
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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