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GAOFEN-9 02 (45625)
COSPAR: 2020-034B | Alt Name: Gao Fen 9-02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 2020
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45625
International Designator
2020-034B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:13:14 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.58°
Right Ascension
342.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
14.84°
Period
94.36 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN-9 02
Alternative Name
Gao Fen 9-02
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CNSAS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45625U 20034B 26185.30086574 .00005240 00000-0 20548-3 0 9999
2 45625 97.5778 342.8644 0012695 14.8422 345.3186 15.26135798338777
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The GAOFEN-9 02 (Gao Fen 9-02) is an Earth observation satellite operated by CNSAS and manufactured by DFHZ. Launched on May 31, 2020, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center’s LC43/94 using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle, it has a bus configuration of CAST-3000. The satellite measures approximately 1.9 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter with a span of 4 meters, having a dry mass of 1500 kg and a launch mass of 1700 kg. It is powered by three deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite’s mission focuses on Earth observation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.9
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gaofen 9 02 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CAST-3000
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
3 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
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