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ZHONGXING-1C (41103)
COSPAR: 2015-073A | Alt Name: Zhongxing 1C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 9, 2015
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41103
International Designator
2015-073A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:20:54 GMT
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Inclination
7.14°
Right Ascension
68.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
175.76°
Period
1452.08 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZHONGXING-1C
Alternative Name
Zhongxing 1C
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 41103U 15073A 26185.13952367 -.00000187 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 41103 7.1423 68.7532 0005039 175.7564 30.3647 0.99168150 38712
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ZHONGXING-1C (Zhongxing 1C) is a communication satellite launched on December 9, 2015, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 3B launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 5 meters in length and 2.5 meters in diameter with a span of 30 meters due to its solar arrays. It operates on a DFH-4 bus configuration with a dry mass of 2,500 kg and a launch mass of 5,000 kg. The satellite is equipped with two deployable solar arrays for power generation. With an expected lifetime of 11 years, it was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) and owned by ZZB (likely the Chinese military). ZHONGXING-1C carries a Fenghuo-2 payload and its mission focuses on communication purposes. The satellite has a shape described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS (Radar Cross Section) value of 39.8107 square meters, indicating its radar visibility from the ground.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
30
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
39.8107
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fenghuo-2 03 xing
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
11 years
Bus
DFH-4
Configuration
DFH-4 bus
Motor
DFH-4 LAE
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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