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OBJECT A (48248)
COSPAR: 2021-033A | Alt Name: Zhongan Guotong 1
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 27, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48248
International Designator
2021-033A
Decay Date
8/9/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Zhongan Guotong 1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZGWK
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
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Hangsheng-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
HANGSH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Hangsheng
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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