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GAOFEN-8 (40701)
COSPAR: 2015-030A | Alt Name: Gao Fen 8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 26, 2015
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40701
International Designator
2015-030A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:14:40 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.69°
Right Ascension
19.71°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
128.79°
Period
93.11 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN-8
Alternative Name
Gao Fen 8
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 40701U 15030A 26185.30185479 .00018369 00000-0 37002-3 0 9992
2 40701 97.6896 19.7056 0009736 128.7858 231.4262 15.46585623614096
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GAOFEN-8, also known as Gao Fen 8, is an Earth observation satellite launched by China on June 26, 2015, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle at LC9. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 8 meters, has a dry mass of 2400 kg, and was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology). It is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. GAOFEN-8's mission focuses on Earth observation and carries the Jianbing-13 payload. The satellite has an operational lifetime estimated between 5 to 8 years. Its shape consists of a box with two panels, and it has a radar cross-section (RCS) value of 5.0119. It is owned by ZZB (likely a designation for the Chinese government).
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
8
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.0119
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-13 02 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
5 - 8 years
Bus
YW-5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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Stop Azimuth
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