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OBJECT E (57428)
COSPAR: 2023-104E | Alt Name: CZ-2D sep motor cover
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 23, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57428
International Designator
2023-104E
Decay Date
4/30/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT E
Alternative Name
CZ-2D sep motor cover
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
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Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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