XW 1, 2

XW 1

XW 1 (formerly known as CAS 1, Chinese Amateur Radio satellite 1) is the first chinese amateur radio satellite.

Nation: China
Type / Application: Communication amateur radio
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Propulsion:
Power: Solar cells, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass: 50 kg
Orbit:
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
XW 1 (HO 68, Oscar 68) 15.12.2009 TY LC-9 CZ-4C with Yaogan 8
XW 2 2013 TY LC-9 CZ-4C with FY 3C