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XJY-7 (47298)
COSPAR: 2020-102C | Alt Name: Xinjishu Yanzheng 7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 22, 2020
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 8
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47298
International Designator
2020-102C
Decay Date
10/16/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
XJY-7
Alternative Name
Xinjishu Yanzheng 7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The XJY-7 satellite, also known as Xinjishu Yanzheng 7, was launched on December 22, 2020, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site (WSC) using a Chang Zheng 8 launch vehicle. The satellite is operated by CAST and has a configuration of a box with two pan+dish appendages. It measures 5 meters in length, 3 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. With a dry mass of 3000 kg and a launch mass of 5000 kg, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The specific mission details and purpose remain undisclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
3
Span
9
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Box + 2 pan+dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
XJY-7
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
XYZ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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