Dong Fang Hong 43

China (PR)


International Sat. n°:

China satellite n°: 52

Also called FSW-2 3, FSW 17 or JB-1B 3

Launch data:

Designation24634 / 96059A
Launch date20 Oct 1996
Launch site Jiuquan
Launch vehicle  CZ-2D (#F03)
Mission<Remote sensing (FSW-2)
LEO Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 172/335 km
Inclination 63.0°
Period 89.5 min

FSW 17 recovery cabine

End of life:

Decay 04 Nov 1996 & 3 Dec 1996

Ref: #22 - update: 14.03.10