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SZ-17 MODULE (59624)
COSPAR: 2023-164C | Alt Name: Shenzhou 17 Guidao Cang
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59624
International Designator
2023-164C
Decay Date
12/19/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-17 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 17 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-17 MODULE (also known as Shenzhou 17 Guidao Cang) is an orbital module satellite designated under NORAD_CAT_ID 59624 and OBJECT_ID 2023-164C. It was launched on October 26, 2023, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), specifically from launch pad LC43/91, using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2.3 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 4.3 meters. It carries the Shenzhou 17 orbital module as its payload and is operated by CMSEO (China Manned Space Engineering Office). With a dry mass of 1500 kg and a launch mass of 1842 kg, it was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) and has an expected stable date until April 30, 2024. Its shape is described as cylindrical with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.8
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1842
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 17 orbital module
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou OM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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