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XJS G (45611)
COSPAR: 2020-032A | Alt Name: Xin jishu shiyan G xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 29, 2020
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC4
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 11
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45611
International Designator
2020-032A
Decay Date
8/6/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XJS G
Alternative Name
Xin jishu shiyan G xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SECM
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The XJS G satellite, also known as Xin jishu shiyan G xing, has the NORAD catalog ID 45611 and was launched on May 29, 2020, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned by SECM and was manufactured by SECM as well. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 0.2 meters, and span of 0.3 meters, with a dry mass of 20 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. The satellite's configuration details are not provided, and its mission and purpose remain unspecified. It has the designation CX6 and is described as having a box shape. The payload it carries is known as Chuangxin-6 01.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chuangxin-6 01
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CX6
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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