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Changshagaoxin (TY 4-01, TY 7)

TY 4-01 [Spacety]

Changshagaoxin or TY 4-01 is an amateur radio satellite independently developed by Tianyi Research Institute.

This satellite carries an amateur radio payload developed by amateur radio enthusiasts. It is planned to conduct on-orbit ground communication test for amateur radio enthusiasts. At the same time, the satellite will verify the next-generation satellite platform independently deployed by Tianyi Research Institute.

The 8 kg satellite is built to the 6U CubeSat form factor.

The satellite was launched in October 2018 as a co-passenger to CFOSAT on a CZ-2C (3) rocket.

Nation: China
Type / Application: Technology
Operator: Spacety Aerospace Co.,
Contractors: Spacety Aerospace Co.,
Equipment:
Configuration: CubeSat (6U)
Propulsion:
Power: 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass: 8 kg
Orbit: 510 km × 522 km, 97.54°
Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Changshagaoxin (TY 4-01, TY 7) 2018-083H 29.10.2018 Jq LC-43/94 CZ-2C (3) with CFOSAT, Xiaoxiang 1-02, Tongchuan 1, Tianqi 1, Xinghe, CubeBel 1, ?

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