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FSW-1 1

Chinese reconnaissance satellite. FSW-1 1 was launched on September 9, 1987 aboard a Chang Zheng 2C from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Oct 4, 1987).

COSPAR 1987-075ANORAD 18341China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Fanhui Shi Weixing (10)
Common name
FSW-1 1
Payload designation
Jianbing-1A No. 1
Other names
FSW (10)
International designator
1987-075A
NORAD catalog number
18341
GCAT identifier
S18341
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/475

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Defense
Program
FSW1
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
FSW-1

Launch

Date
September 9, 1987 · 07:15 UTC
Launch record
1987-075Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LA2B

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
204 km
Apogee
297 km
Inclination
62.99°
Status
Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date
October 4, 1987
Last known active
Sep 17, 1987
End of operations
Sep 17, 1987

Size

Mass
1,270 kg
Dry mass
1,270 kg
Total mass with attached objects
2,070 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 Q114110984 (CC0).