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TAURUS-1 (JINNIUZUO 1) (44530)
COSPAR: 2019-059C | Alt Name: Jinniuzuo naxing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 12, 2019
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44530
International Designator
2019-059C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:15:29 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.64°
Right Ascension
351.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
254.07°
Period
97.81 min
Mean Motion
14.72 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TAURUS-1 (JINNIUZUO 1)
Alternative Name
Jinniuzuo naxing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ASES
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44530U 19059C 26185.30243015 .00005648 00000-0 90210-3 0 9998
2 44530 98.6433 351.1944 0007359 254.0719 105.9676 14.72275745361165
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TAURUS-1 (JINNIUZUO 1), also known as Jinniuzuo naxing, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by the Chinese manufacturer ASES on September 12, 2019, from TAI SC using the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter, it has a span of 1 meter and a dry mass of 4 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. The satellite's shape is described as box with sails, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. Launched on the same date it became stable, TAURUS-1 serves technology purposes but does not have detailed information provided about its mission equipment or major events.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
1
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box + sail
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Taurus 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ASES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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