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OBJECT H (49322)
COSPAR: 2021-091H | Alt Name: HEAD-2F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49322
International Designator
2021-091H
Decay Date
5/10/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT H
Alternative Name
HEAD-2F
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
HEAD
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
0.2
Span
2
Dry Mass
45
Launch Mass
45
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HEAD-2F
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HEAD-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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