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SHIYAN 22B (SY-22B) (55243)
COSPAR: 2023-006B | Alt Name: Shiyan 22 B 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
55243
International Designator
2023-006B
Decay Date
10/12/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 22B (SY-22B)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 22 B xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHIYAN 22B (SY-22B), also known as Shiyan 22 B xing, is a satellite launched by China on January 13, 2023, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 2 meters and a dry mass of 100 kilograms. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its manufacturer is WEINA, and it operates under the ownership of CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation). The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with two panels attached. Detailed information about its mission, purpose, and specific equipment remains undisclosed.
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 22B
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
WEINA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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