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GAOFEN-6 (43484)
COSPAR: 2018-048A | Alt Name: Gao Fen 6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43484
International Designator
2018-048A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:34:57 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.10°
Right Ascension
247.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.91°
Period
97.54 min
Mean Motion
14.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN-6
Alternative Name
Gao Fen 6
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CNSAS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43484U 18048A 26185.14927319 .00000270 00000-0 46409-4 0 9998
2 43484 98.0962 247.8248 0012020 112.9072 247.3408 14.76373246435891
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GAOFEN-6, also known as Gao Fen 6, is an Earth observation satellite operated by CNSAS and manufactured by DFHZ. It was launched on June 2, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite utilizes the CAST-2000 bus configuration and has dimensions of 1.9 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 4 meters. Its dry mass is 900 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 1064 kilograms. GAOFEN-6's mission is to conduct Earth observation over an expected lifetime of 8 years, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has a box shape with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.9
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
900
Launch Mass
1064
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gaofen 6
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
8 years
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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