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FSW-1 4

Chinese reconnaissance satellite. FSW-1 4 was launched on October 6, 1992 aboard a Chang Zheng 2C from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Oct 31, 1992).

COSPAR 1992-064BNORAD 22162China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Fanhui Shi Weixing (14)
Common name
FSW-1 4
Payload designation
Jianbing-1A No. 4
Other names
FSW (14)
International designator
1992-064B
NORAD catalog number
22162
GCAT identifier
S22162
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/265

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
October 6, 1992 · 06:20 UTC
Launch record
1992-064Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LA2B

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
215 km
Apogee
299 km
Inclination
63.01°
Status
Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date
October 31, 1992
Last known active
Oct 13, 1992
End of operations
Oct 13, 1992

Size

Mass
1,260 kg
Dry mass
1,260 kg
Total mass with attached objects
2,060 kg
Length
1.6 m
Diameter
2.20 m
Span
2.2 m

Launched together

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q114110988 (CC0).