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TIANZHOU-8 (61983)
COSPAR: 2024-211A | Alt Name: Tianzhou-8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 2024
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 7
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61983
International Designator
2024-211A
Decay Date
7/8/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANZHOU-8
Alternative Name
Tianzhou-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANZHOU-8, also known as Tianzhou-8, is a cargo spacecraft under the Tianzhou series manufactured by CAST and owned by CMSEO. It was launched on November 15, 2024, from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site (WSC) at launch pad LC201 using the Chang Zheng 7 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 9 meters, a diameter of 3.35 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 6000 kg and a launch mass of 6683 kg. Its shape is described as "Step cyl + 2 pan". The stable date for the spacecraft was recorded on November 15, 2024, at 1523:13.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9
Diameter
3.35
Span
9
Dry Mass
6000
Launch Mass
6683
Shape
Step cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianzhou-8
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tianzhou
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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