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QIANSHENG 1-01 (44486)
COSPAR: 2019-052A | Alt Name: Qiancheng-01
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 17, 2019
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
JQ -
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44486
International Designator
2019-052A
Decay Date
8/5/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
QIANSHENG 1-01
Alternative Name
Qiancheng-01
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
QIANC
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
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
65
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Haichuang Qiangsheng
Purpose
Earth observation, communications
Mission
Earth observation, communications
Manufacturer
QIANC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
QS1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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