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TIANQI-8 (47299)
COSPAR: 2020-102D | Alt Name: Tianqi Xingzuo 08
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
47299
International Designator
2020-102D
Decay Date
6/14/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANQI-8
Alternative Name
Tianqi Xingzuo 08
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUOG
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TIANQI-8 (Tianqi Xingzuo 08) satellite, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2020-102D and NORAD_CAT_ID 47299, is a StarLightB bus communication satellite manufactured by ASES for the purpose of Machine-to-Machine/IoT (Communication M2M/IoT). It was launched on December 22, 2020, from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site LC201 using the Chang Zheng 8 launch vehicle. The satellite has a box shape with dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and span, and 0.3 meters in diameter. Its dry mass is 40 kg, which matches its launch mass. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and operates for communication purposes as part of the GUOG constellation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
40
Launch Mass
40
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianqi-8
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
ASES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
StarLightB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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