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TIANZHOU-4 (52509)
COSPAR: 2022-050A | Alt Name: Tianzhou-4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 2022
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 7
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52509
International Designator
2022-050A
Decay Date
11/14/2022
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANZHOU-4
Alternative Name
Tianzhou-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANZHOU-4, also known as Tianzhou-4, is a cargo supply satellite operated by CMSEO and manufactured by CAST. Launched on May 9, 2022, from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center (WSC) using a Chang Zheng 7 launch vehicle from LC201, this spacecraft has dimensions of 9 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 7,000 kg and a launch mass of 8,400 kg. The satellite is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. TIANZHOU-4's mission involves supplying cargo to space stations or other orbital facilities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9
Diameter
3.35
Span
9
Dry Mass
7000
Launch Mass
8400
Shape
Step cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianzhou-4
Purpose
Supply, cargo
Mission
Supply, cargo
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tianzhou
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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