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OBJECT C (56848)
COSPAR: 2023-081C | Alt Name: LJ-1 Payload B1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 7, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC130
Launch Vehicle
Lijian-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56848
International Designator
2023-081C
Decay Date
12/10/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
LJ-1 Payload B1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL/XHT
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
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Xi'an Hangtou 8
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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