Launch Date
June 17, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
NORAD ID
49252
International Designator
2021-053E
Decay Date
10/13/2021
Name
SZ-12 MODULE DEB
Alternative Name
deb SZ-12 GC
Type
Status
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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