Launch Date
August 4, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
NORAD ID
53357
International Designator
2022-093A
Decay Date
5/8/2023
Name
PRC TEST SPACECRAFT 2
Alternative Name
Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ 2
Type
Status
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
10
Diameter
3.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
8000
Launch Mass
8000
Shape
Box+wings
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CSSHQ 2
Purpose
Space plane
Mission
Space plane
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CSSHQ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
?
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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