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Today's brief covers a Japanese military satellite launch, new GPS satellite orders by the Space Force, and a Moog propulsion system contract, among other notable developments.
SZ-21 (66263)
COSPAR: 2025-246A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
66263
International Designator
2025-246A
Decay Date
11/14/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SZ-21
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
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
9.3
Diameter
3.2
Span
17.0
Dry Mass
3258
Launch Mass
3258
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 21 Fanhui Cang
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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