[FPSPACE] Trying to trace a KuaFu 1 photograph

[David Woods]

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----- Original Message -----
*From:* Phil Clark <mailto:phillipclark at btinternet.com>
*To:* FPSPACE <mailto:fpspace at friends-partners.org>
*Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2007 8:01 PM
*Subject:* Trying to trace a KuaFu 1 photograph

The KuaFu 1 satellite was launched on the maiden flight of the CZ-3A, 
along with ShiJian 4, back in February 1994.
 
Although the role of the satellite has never been explained to my 
knowledge, I recall seeing a black and white photograph of it in a 
Chinese-language magazine a few months after the launch.   As I recall, 
it was shaped like a drum, with a slightly tapering top and with solar 
cells covering the visible body.
 
Does anyone know whether this or any other KuaFu photographs have been 
posted online, please? - I have been searching without any results.
 
Apparently the KuaFu name will also be applied to two future Chinese 
satellites which are planned for solar studies.
 
Many thanks for any help .........
 

Phillip Clark
 
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             Phillip S Clark  -  Molniya Space Consultancy
 
           Compiler/Publisher - Worldwide Satellite Launches