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FSW-0 7

Chinese reconnaissance satellite. FSW-0 7 was launched on October 21, 1985 aboard a Chang Zheng 2C from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Nov 7, 1985).

COSPAR 1985-096ANORAD 16177China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Fanhui Shi Weixing (07)
Common name
FSW-0 7
Payload designation
Jianbing-1 No. 8
Other names
FSW (07)
International designator
1985-096A
NORAD catalog number
16177
GCAT identifier
S16177
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/475

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Defense
Program
FSW0
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
FSW

Launch

Date
October 21, 1985 · 05:04 UTC
Launch record
1985-096Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LA2B

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
169 km
Apogee
341 km
Inclination
62.98°
Status
Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date
November 7, 1985
Last known active
Oct 26, 1985
End of operations
Oct 26, 1985

Size

Mass
1,120 kg
Dry mass
1,120 kg
Total mass with attached objects
1,810 kg
Length
1.6 m
Diameter
2.20 m
Span
2.2 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q114110980 (CC0).