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OBJECT B (55134)
COSPAR: 2023-003B | Alt Name: Nantong Zhongxue Hao
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 9, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Gushenxing 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55134
International Designator
2023-003B
Decay Date
11/30/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT B
Alternative Name
Nantong Zhongxue Hao
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWK/NANZ
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
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nantong Zhongxue Hao
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SWK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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