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OBJECT F (43836)
COSPAR: 2018-102F | Alt Name: Shaonian-OFO
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43836
International Designator
2018-102F
Decay Date
1/21/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT F
Alternative Name
Shaonian-OFO
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
BTWK/OFO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Piao chong 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JIUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Piaochong
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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