Launch Date
March 22, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-1A
NORAD ID
55977
International Designator
2023-039E
Decay Date
3/23/2023
Name
KZ-1A R/B
Alternative Name
KZ-1A Y19 Stage 4
Type
Status
Owner
EXPACE
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
KZ-1A-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CASIC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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