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ZHONGXING-22 (26058)
COSPAR: 2000-003A | Alt Name: Zhongxing 22
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 25, 2000
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26058
International Designator
2000-003A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:31:11 GMT
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Inclination
12.49°
Right Ascension
32.28°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
310.09°
Period
1479.64 min
Mean Motion
0.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZHONGXING-22
Alternative Name
Zhongxing 22
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26058U 00003A 26185.06332403 -.00000069 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 26058 12.4889 32.2812 0004374 310.0949 240.2928 0.97320781 46146
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ZHONGXING-22 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2000-003A) is a communication satellite launched by China on January 25, 2000, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 3A launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 5.7 meters in length, 1.7 meters in diameter, and an overall span of 18.1 meters. The satellite features a DFH-3 Bus configuration with C-band and UHF transponders for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 1100 kilograms, while its launch mass was 2320 kilograms. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission's expected lifetime is eight years, and it carries the Fenghuo-1 payload. The satellite belongs to ZZB (China Satellite Communications Group).
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.7
Diameter
1.7
Span
18.1
Dry Mass
1100
Launch Mass
2320
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.9432
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fenghuo-1 01 xing
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
8 years
Bus
DFH-3
Configuration
DFH-3 Bus
Motor
FY-25
Equipment
C-band and UHF transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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