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INFLATABLE TEST MODULE (45600)
COSPAR: 2020-027B | Alt Name: RCS-FC-SC
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 5, 2020
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC101
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 5B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45600
International Designator
2020-027B
Decay Date
5/6/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INFLATABLE TEST MODULE
Alternative Name
RCS-FC-SC
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASIC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The INFLATABLE TEST MODULE (OBJECT_ID: 2020-027B) is a Chinese satellite launched on May 5, 2020, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site (WSC), using the Chang Zheng 5B launch vehicle. The satellite measures 1.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and has an inflated cone that extends to a span of 3 meters. It weighs 200 kilograms at launch and is equipped with an inflatable heatshield for its mission, which focuses on technology demonstration and reentry experiments. Power comes from batteries, and the satellite's manufacturer is CASIC, also listed as the owner. The satellite was operational for approximately one day before reentering Earth's atmosphere.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
3
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Cyl+ inflated cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Rouxing Chongqi Shihuowu FC
Purpose
Technology, reentry
Mission
Technology, reentry
Manufacturer
CASIC
Life Expectancy
~1 day
Bus
RCS-FC
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Inflatable heatshield
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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