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OBJECT G (48254)
COSPAR: 2021-033G | Alt Name: Qilu-4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 27, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48254
International Designator
2021-033G
Decay Date
12/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT G
Alternative Name
Qilu-4
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
SDIIT/SHANDZ
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
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Qilu-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SDIIT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Qilu
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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