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XJS E (45251)
COSPAR: 2020-014C | Alt Name: Xin jishu shiyan E xing
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 2020
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45251
International Designator
2020-014C
Decay Date
4/9/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XJS E
Alternative Name
Xin jishu shiyan E xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
HARB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite XJS E, also known as Xin jishu shiyan E xing, was launched on February 19, 2020, from the Xi Chang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC3. It is owned and manufactured by HARB and has a box shape with two panels. The satellite measures 0.5 meters in length and diameter, spans 1 meter, and has a dry mass of 500 kg, identical to its launch mass. Its country of origin is China (CN), and the specific mission or purpose remains unspecified.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
XJS E
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
HARB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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