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KX-09 (44520)
COSPAR: 2019-058B | Alt Name: Taiji-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 2019
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44520
International Designator
2019-058B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:12:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.78°
Right Ascension
198.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
290.27°
Period
96.21 min
Mean Motion
14.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KX-09
Alternative Name
Taiji-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CNSSC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44520U 19058B 26185.30058756 .00001336 00000-0 12211-3 0 9997
2 44520 97.7752 198.5021 0009090 290.2737 69.7507 14.96705372372592
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The KX-09 satellite, also known as Taiji-1, was launched on August 30, 2019, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Kuaizhou-1A launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration of KX-09 and is operated by CNSSC (China National Space Science Center). The satellite measures 1 meter in length, 0.5 meters in diameter, and its span is 2 meters with a dry mass of 100 kg. Its purpose is related to technology testing, though specific details are not provided. Power generation relies on solar arrays along with batteries. The shape of the satellite includes a box structure with two panels. It was launched from LC43/95 launch pad and its stable orbit date is August 31, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KX-09
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
CNSSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KX-09
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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