| Spacecraft name | Tianyuan-1 |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Operational? |
| Launched | 2021-10-14 |
| NORAD ID | 49315 |
| Deployer | Unknown |
| Launcher | Long March 2D |
| Organization | Nanjing University of Science and Technology |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | China |
| Oneliner |
Demonstration of subsystems and cold-gas thruster. |
| Description |
Carry out in-orbit verification of domestic components so that China’s autonomous controllability of space components can be enhanced. It also includes NJUST’s homegrown solid rock booster and cold gas thruster for the first test in the space. The cold gas thruster, manufactured by 3D printing, reduces its weight by more than 30%. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2024-12-15
