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OBJECT G (43837)
COSPAR: 2018-102G | Alt Name: Maowang Shouyinji Xing
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43837
International Designator
2018-102G
Decay Date
12/25/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT G
Alternative Name
Maowang Shouyinji Xing
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
BTWK/MAOW
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
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Piao chong 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JIUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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