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SZ-13 MODULE (52260)
COSPAR: 2021-092C | Alt Name: Shenzhou 13 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52260
International Designator
2021-092C
Decay Date
3/8/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-13 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 13 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-13 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 13 Guidao Cang, is an orbital module associated with the Shenzhou OM bus launched by China on October 15, 2021, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC43/91 launch pad using a Chang Zheng 2F rocket. This satellite has dimensions of 2.3 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 4.3 meters. It carries a dry mass of 1500 kg and had an initial launch mass of 1842 kg, manufactured by CAST under the ownership of CMSEO. The satellite's shape is described as cylindrical with two panels attached. Its stable date was recorded on April 16, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1842
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 13 orbital module
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou OM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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