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Q-SAT (46026)
COSPAR: 2020-054B | Alt Name: Zhongli yu Daqi Kexue
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 6, 2020
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46026
International Designator
2020-054B
Decay Date
6/11/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
Q-SAT
Alternative Name
Zhongli yu Daqi Kexue
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSHUA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Q-SAT, also known as Zhongli yu Daqi Kexue, is a science satellite designed for aeronomy and gravity studies launched by TSHUA on August 6, 2020, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 100 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and operates as part of its mission to conduct scientific research. Q-SAT was manufactured by TSHUA and is owned by the same entity. The satellite has a spherical shape and no propulsion system is mentioned.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZyDKW
Purpose
Science, aeronomy, gravity
Mission
Science, aeronomy, gravity
Manufacturer
TSHUA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TsSci
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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