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OBJECT C (49814)
COSPAR: 2021-117C | Alt Name: Baoyun
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95
Launch Vehicle
Gushenxing 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49814
International Designator
2021-117C
Decay Date
8/19/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
Baoyun
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CTYK
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
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tiansuan-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CTYK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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