The Chinese pair of RSW (Ronghe Shiyan Weixing) satellites are test satellites for a planned internet constellation.
Reportedly the satellites are built on CAST's DFH-4L platform.
They were launched in August 2021 on a CZ-2C (3) YZ-1S booster.
| Nation: | China |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | ? |
| Contractors: | CAST |
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| Power: | Solar arrays, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSW 01 | 2021-076A | 24.08.2021 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-2C (3) YZ-1S | with RSW 02, ? | |
| RSW 02 | 2021-076C | 24.08.2021 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-2C (3) YZ-1S | with RSW 01, ? |
