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OBJECT K (51833)
COSPAR: 2022-019K | Alt Name: Xidian-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 27, 2022
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 8
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51833
International Designator
2022-019K
Decay Date
6/10/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT K
Alternative Name
Xidian-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
SILUTT
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
0.5
Dry Mass
88
Launch Mass
88
Shape
Half oct prism
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Xidian yi ha
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
WEINA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
XD1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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