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BY70-3 (46839)
COSPAR: 2020-079N | Alt Name: Taiyuan
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 2020
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46839
International Designator
2020-079N
Decay Date
4/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BY70-3
Alternative Name
Taiyuan
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
30
Launch Mass
30
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BY70-03
Purpose
Technology, amateur communication
Mission
Technology, amateur communication
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 12U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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