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CAS-5A (FO-118) (54684)
COSPAR: 2022-167C | Alt Name: Fengtai Shaonian 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 9, 2022
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
LP5
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54684
International Designator
2022-167C
Decay Date
3/11/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CAS-5A (FO-118)
Alternative Name
Fengtai Shaonian 2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CAMSAT
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
0.2
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CAS-5A
Purpose
Education, amateur radio communication, technology
Mission
Education, amateur radio communication, technology
Manufacturer
CAMSAT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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