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TIANZHOU-5 (54237)
COSPAR: 2022-152A | Alt Name: Tianzhou-5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 12, 2022
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 7
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54237
International Designator
2022-152A
Decay Date
9/12/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANZHOU-5
Alternative Name
Tianzhou-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANZHOU-5 is a cargo supply satellite launched by China on November 12, 2022, from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center (WSC) using the Chang Zheng 7 launch vehicle from LC201 pad. The spacecraft measures 9 meters in length and has a diameter of 3.35 meters with a span of 9 meters, configured as a step cylinder with two panels. It has a dry mass of 7,000 kg and a launch mass of 8,178 kg. TIANZHOU-5 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's mission is to deliver supplies and cargo and it belongs to the CMSEO (China Manned Space Engineering Office).
Physical Characteristics
Length
9
Diameter
3.35
Span
9
Dry Mass
7000
Launch Mass
8178
Shape
Step cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianzhou-5
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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