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OBJECT A (55248)
COSPAR: 2023-007A | Alt Name: Qilu-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55248
International Designator
2023-007A
Decay Date
2/1/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Qilu-2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
SDIIT
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
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
189
Launch Mass
189
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Qilu-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Qilu
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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