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OBJECT U (51842)
COSPAR: 2022-019U | Alt Name: CZ-8 Y2 Stage 2
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
51842
International Designator
2022-019U
Decay Date
7/28/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT U
Alternative Name
CZ-8 Y2 Stage 2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
12.4
Diameter
3
Span
12.4
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
8400
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-8 Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-3A Stage 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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