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OBJECT E (55252)
COSPAR: 2023-007E | Alt Name: Jilin-1 Mofang 02A03
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
55252
International Designator
2023-007E
Decay Date
11/5/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT E
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 Mofang 02A03
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
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
18
Launch Mass
18
Shape
Box+panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jilin-1 MF02A03
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 12U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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