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SZ-15 MODULE (56873)
COSPAR: 2022-162C | Alt Name: Shenzhou 15 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 29, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56873
International Designator
2022-162C
Decay Date
4/2/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-15 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 15 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-15 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 15 Guidao Cang, is a satellite launched on November 29, 2022, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using launch pad LC43/91 and the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 2.3 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 4.3 meters, with a dry mass of 1500 kilograms and a launch mass of 1842 kilograms. The satellite is owned by the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) and manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology). Its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels attached. The satellite's orbital module, known as Shenzhou 15, became stable on June 3, 2023.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1842
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 15 orbital module
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou OM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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