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PRC TEST SPACECRAFT (46389)
COSPAR: 2020-063A | Alt Name: Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2020
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46389
International Designator
2020-063A
Decay Date
9/6/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PRC TEST SPACECRAFT
Alternative Name
Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PRC TEST SPACECRAFT (OBJECT_ID: 2020-063A), also known as Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ, is a space plane launched by ZLZB from China on September 4, 2020, using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC43/91 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC). The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 10 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 10 meters. It weighs 8000 kg both at launch and dry mass. Its purpose is for space plane operations, and it was manufactured by CAST. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with wings, but details regarding its power source are unknown.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
8000
Launch Mass
8000
Shape
Box+wings
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CSSHQ
Purpose
Space plane
Mission
Space plane
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CSSHQ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
?
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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