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OBJECT K (58926)
COSPAR: 2024-024K | Alt Name: Jielong-3 Y3 Stage 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2024
Launch Site
SCSLA
Launch Pad
LP2
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58926
International Designator
2024-024K
Decay Date
3/17/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT K
Alternative Name
Jielong-3 Y3 Stage 4
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CZHJ
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
JL-3 Stage 4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CZHJ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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