OBJECT H (48255)

COSPAR: 2021-033H | Alt Name: Qilu-1
DECAYED

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OBJECT H Satellite Image
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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

48255

International Designator

2021-033H

Decay Date

11/26/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OBJECT H

Alternative Name

Qilu-1

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

4

Dry Mass

100

Launch Mass

100

Shape

Box+dish

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Qilu-1

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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