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DRO-B

DRO-B was launched on March 13, 2024 aboard a Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2024-048DGCAT D01167China

Identity

Name in GCAT
DRO-B
International designator
2024-048D
GCAT identifier
D01167

Mission

Mission type
—
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Builder
Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites, SIMIT
Platform (bus)
DRO

Launch

Date
March 13, 2024 · 12:51 UTC
Launch record
2024-048Partial · 0.75
Spaceport
Xichang · pad LC3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
Luna
Status
In orbit

Size

Mass
400 kg
Dry mass
400 kg

Deep space

Deep-space catalog entry
D01167
Final central body
Luna
Phase start
August 2024
Phase outcome
In orbit

Flight phases

FromCentral bodyEndedOutcomeNext
Mar 18, 2024EarthAugust 2024Escaped to another bodyLuna

Launched together

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0).