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TIANXING-1 02 (58756)
COSPAR: 2024-008A | Alt Name: Tianxing-1 02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 11, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58756
International Designator
2024-008A
Decay Date
9/16/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANXING-1 02
Alternative Name
Tianxing-1 02
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CASIOM
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANXING-1 02, also known as Tianxing-1 02, is a technology satellite manufactured by CASIOM and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 11, 2024, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), using the Kuaizhou-1A launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC43/95A. The satellite measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and has a span of 3 meters. It weighs 200 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. TIANXING-1 02 carries the payload Chuangxin-15 02, aimed at technology purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box+pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chuangxin-15 02
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CASIOM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tianxing
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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