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SHIYAN 11 (SY-11) (49501)
COSPAR: 2021-112A | Alt Name: Shiyan 11
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 24, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49501
International Designator
2021-112A
Decay Date
8/15/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 11 (SY-11)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHIYAN 11 (SY-11), also known as Shiyan 11, is a technology satellite launched by CASC from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) on November 24, 2021. The spacecraft was deployed using the Kuaizhou-1A launch vehicle from launch pad LC43/95. It has dimensions of approximately 1 meter in length and 0.5 meters in diameter with a span of 3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 200 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. SHIYAN 11 was manufactured by DFHS and is classified as SY-11 under the BUS category. Its shape is described as "Box+pan," and it serves technology purposes for China (CN).
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box+pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 11
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
DFHS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SY-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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