Launch Date
September 26, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
NORAD ID
53949
International Designator
2022-121B
Decay Date
10/22/2024
Name
SHIYAN 16B
Alternative Name
Shiyan 16B
Type
Status
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Shiyan 16B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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