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Shijian-15

Shijian-15 was launched on July 19, 2013 aboard a Chang Zheng 4C from Taiyuan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2013-037CNORAD 39210China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Shi Jian 15
Common name
Shijian-15
Payload designation
Tansuo 5?
International designator
2013-037C
NORAD catalog number
39210
GCAT identifier
S39210
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/714

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Civil government
Program
SJ-T
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Builder
Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)
Platform (bus)
SJ-15

Launch

Date
July 19, 2013 · 23:37 UTC
Launch record
2013-037Success
Spaceport
Taiyuan · pad LC9

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
660 km
Apogee
673 km
Inclination
98.06°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
April 2018

Size

Mass
500 kg
Dry mass
500 kg
Length
1.0 m
Diameter
1.00 m
Span
3.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q110160546 (CC0).