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OBJECT F (48253)
COSPAR: 2021-033F | Alt Name: NEO-1
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 27, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48253
International Designator
2021-033F
Decay Date
10/30/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT F
Alternative Name
NEO-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
QTK
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
0.5
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
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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