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GAOFEN-1 (39150)
COSPAR: 2013-018A | Alt Name: Gao Fen 1-01
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 2013
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39150
International Designator
2013-018A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:37:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.91°
Right Ascension
257.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
207.18°
Period
97.53 min
Mean Motion
14.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN-1
Alternative Name
Gao Fen 1-01
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CNSAS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39150U 13018A 26185.27592424 .00000183 00000-0 33570-4 0 9992
2 39150 97.9089 256.9965 0016114 207.1834 152.8534 14.76507072710760
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GAOFEN-1, also known as Gao Fen 1-01, is an Earth observation satellite operated by CNSAS and manufactured by DFHZ. Launched on April 26, 2013, from LC603 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 1.9 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and spans 4 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 900 kilograms with a total launch mass of 1060 kilograms. It uses a CAST-2000 bus configuration and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. GAOFEN-1's shape consists of a box structure with two pans, and its reflective surface area (RCS) measures 2.587 square meters. The mission purpose is Earth observation utilizing the Gaofen 1 01 xing payload system.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.9
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
900
Launch Mass
1060
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
2.587
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gaofen 1 01 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CAST-2000
Configuration
CAST2000 bus
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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