| Name | Xiaoxiang-1-02 (TY1-02, TY-4) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Operational (Tracking work by John VK2FAK published on Twitter on 2019-05-18) |
| Launched | 2018-10-29 |
| NORAD ID | 43664 |
| Deployer | Unknown |
| Launcher | Long March |
| Organisation | LaserFleet |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity | Commercial |
| Nation | China |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Spacety |
| Launch brokerer | Unknown |
| Oneliner |
New-technology verification satellite for laser communications. |
| Description |
New-technology verification satellite for laser communications, jointly developed by SPACETY and LaserFleet. Build a low Earth orbit constellation consisting of hundreds of satellites to create a laser communication network in space, to provide high-speed internet access for civil aircraft. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Laser transmitter |
Last modified: 2023-06-06
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