OBJECT Y (56868)

COSPAR: 2023-081Y | Alt Name: LJ-1 Payload B17
DECAYED

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OBJECT Y Satellite Image
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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

56868

International Designator

2023-081Y

Decay Date

12/10/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OBJECT Y

Alternative Name

LJ-1 Payload B17

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

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

LJ-1 Payload B17

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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