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SHIYAN 22A (SY-22A) (55242)
COSPAR: 2023-006A | Alt Name: Shiyan 22 A xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55242
International Designator
2023-006A
Decay Date
6/28/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 22A (SY-22A)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 22 A xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHIYAN 22A (SY-22A), also known as Shiyan 22 A xing, is a satellite launched on January 13, 2023, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by CAST and owned by CASC, has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter and spans 2 meters. It weighs 100 kilograms at launch and in dry mass. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels and it uses solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Additional details such as mission purpose, equipment, motor type, and material composition are not specified in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 22A
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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