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SZ-18 MODULE (62077)
COSPAR: 2024-078F | Alt Name: Shenzhou 18 Guidao Cang
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 25, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62077
International Designator
2024-078F
Decay Date
6/19/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-18 MODULE
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 18 Guidao Cang
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SZ-18 MODULE, also known as Shenzhou 18 Guidao Cang, is a satellite launched on April 25, 2024, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. With a configuration of Shenzhou OM and dimensions of 2.3 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 4.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 1500 kg and a launch mass of 1842 kg. The satellite is owned by the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) and was manufactured by CAST. Its payload consists of the Shenzhou 18 orbital module. The satellite's shape is characterized as cylindrical with two panels. It became stable in orbit on November 3, 2024.
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 18 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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