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OBJECT A (59677)
COSPAR: 2024-085A | Alt Name: Haiwangxing-01
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 7, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59677
International Designator
2024-085A
Decay Date
3/28/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Haiwangxing-01
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZHKO
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
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
239
Launch Mass
239
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Haiwangxing 01 xing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HWX
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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