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OBJECT A (58586)
COSPAR: 2023-199A | Alt Name: Dier-1-Liangxi
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
JQ -
Launch Vehicle
Shuang Quxian 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58586
International Designator
2023-199A
Decay Date
10/1/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Dier-1-Liangxi
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZYK
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
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DEAR-1 SM
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
ZYK
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
DEAR A10
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
retro motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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