SHIJIAN-19 (SJ-19) (61444)

COSPAR: 2024-177A | Alt Name: Shi Jian 19 RV

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 27, 2024

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

JQ -

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61444

International Designator

2024-177A

Decay Date

10/11/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SHIJIAN-19 (SJ-19)

Alternative Name

Shi Jian 19 RV

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Summary

The SHIJIAN-19 (SJ-19) satellite, also known as Shi Jian 19 RV, was launched on September 27, 2024, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a rounded cone shape with dimensions of 1.7 meters in length, diameter, and span. It has a dry mass and launch mass both at 1,200 kg. The satellite is owned by CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) and was manufactured by CAST (CAST). Its mission details are unspecified, but it carries the SJ-10 payload. Powered by batteries, its expected lifetime is between 10 to 20 days for short-term operations.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.7

Diameter

1.7

Span

1.7

Dry Mass

1200

Launch Mass

1200

Shape

Rounded Cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SJ-10

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CAST

Life Expectancy

10-20 days (short term)

Bus

FSW-1

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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