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PRC TEST SPACECRAFT 3 (58573)
COSPAR: 2023-195A | Alt Name: Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58573
International Designator
2023-195A
Decay Date
9/6/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PRC TEST SPACECRAFT 3
Alternative Name
Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PRC TEST SPACECRAFT 3, also known as Chonfu Shiyong Shiyan HQ 3, is a space plane launched by ZLZB on December 14, 2023, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 10 meters in length and diameter of 3.5 meters with a span also measuring 10 meters. It weighs approximately 8000 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, and is equipped with CSSHQ 3 payload equipment. Its shape resembles a box with wings. The satellite was manufactured by CAST for space plane missions but the specific power source remains unspecified.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
8000
Launch Mass
8000
Shape
Box+wings
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CSSHQ 3
Purpose
Space plane
Mission
Space plane
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CSSHQ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
?
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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