Launch Date
February 19, 2020
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
NORAD ID
45253
International Designator
2020-014E
Decay Date
11/5/2023
Name
XJS F
Alternative Name
Xin jishu shiyan F xing
Type
Status
Owner
DFHZ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
XJS F
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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