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OBJECT A (56159)
COSPAR: 2023-049A | Alt Name: Jinta
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 2, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
JQ -
Launch Vehicle
Tianlong-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56159
International Designator
2023-049A
Decay Date
2/7/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Jinta
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
HANGSH
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
0.4
Diameter
0.1
Span
1
Dry Mass
8
Launch Mass
8
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jinta
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
HANGSH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 4U
Configuration
CubeSat (4U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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