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

Diameter

1.5

Span

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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