Space Brief 23 Apr 2025
Today's brief highlights the US Space Force's new space conflict doctrine, Ukraine's search for Starlink alternatives, and updates on regional military activities affecting space dynamics.
Launch Date
October 31, 2022
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC101
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 5B
NORAD ID
54217
International Designator
2022-143B
Decay Date
11/4/2022
Name
CZ-5B R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-5B Y4 Stage 1
Type
Status
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
31.7
Diameter
5
Span
31.7
Dry Mass
21600
Launch Mass
21600
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CZ-5B Stage 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-5 H5-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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