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OBJECT C (53369)
COSPAR: 2022-095C | Alt Name: Donghai 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 9, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Gushenxing 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53369
International Designator
2022-095C
Decay Date
1/14/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
Donghai 1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ASES
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
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
39
Launch Mass
39
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Donghai 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
StarLightB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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