Taurus 1 (Jinniuzuo 1) (original) (raw)
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Taurus 1 [Aes Space]
Taurus 1 is a 3U-CubeSat built by Shanghai Aeros Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Aes Space).
The satellite is to test a 2.5 m2 drag sail to accelerate deorbiting.
The amateur radio system onboard will provide telecommand, telemetry and a FM to codec2 digital audio V/U repeater with 67Hz PL tone.
| Nation: | China |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Aeros Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Aes Space) |
| Contractors: | Aeros Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Aes Space) |
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| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus 1 (Jinniuzuo 1) | 2019-059C | 12.09.2019 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4B | with ZY-1 02D, BNU 1 |
References:
- Spaceflight Fans: Long March 4B � Resource No. 1 02D, Jingshi No. 1 (BNU-1) satellite, Taurus Naxing � Successful recovery after the failure in May this year, 12 September 2019