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WEINA 1A (43169)
COSPAR: 2018-011A | Alt Name: Weina-1 01 weixing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 25, 2018
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43169
International Designator
2018-011A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:34:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
59.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
210.83°
Period
95.93 min
Mean Motion
15.01 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
WEINA 1A
Alternative Name
Weina-1 01 weixing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
WEINA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43169U 18011A 26185.02365240 .00002764 00000-0 21409-3 0 9996
2 43169 34.9960 59.5324 0002824 210.8282 149.2260 15.01061588460653
Source: Celestrak
Summary
WEINA 1A, also known as Weina-1 01 weixing, is a CubeSat (6U) technology demonstration satellite launched on January 25, 2018, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center's launch pad LC3 using the Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.2 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 5 kilograms. It was manufactured by SECM for WEINA and is shaped like a box. Its primary mission involves technology demonstration, though specific details are unclear. The stable date was recorded on January 25, 2019. Additional technical specifications such as power supply, equipment, and transmitter frequencies are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chuangxin-6 06 xing
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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Max Elevation
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Time Until
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