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FSW-2 1

Chinese reconnaissance satellite. FSW-2 1 was launched on August 9, 1992 aboard a Chang Zheng 2D from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Sep 1, 1992).

COSPAR 1992-051ANORAD 22072China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Fanhui Shi Weixing (13)
Common name
FSW-2 1
Payload designation
Jianbing-1B No. 1
Other names
FSW (13)
International designator
1992-051A
NORAD catalog number
22072
GCAT identifier
S22072
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/265

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging, Microgravity
Use
Defense
Program
FSW2
Owner
MAI
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
FSW-2

Launch

Date
August 9, 1992 · 08:00 UTC
Launch record
1992-051Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LA2B

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
170 km
Apogee
335 km
Inclination
63.07°
Status
Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date
September 1, 1992
Last known active
Aug 25, 1992
End of operations
Aug 25, 1992

Size

Mass
1,540 kg
Dry mass
1,540 kg
Total mass with attached objects
2,360 kg
Length
2.5 m
Diameter
2.20 m
Span
2.5 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q114110990 (CC0).