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GAOFEN DUOMO (GFDM) (45856)
COSPAR: 2020-042A | Alt Name: Gao Fen Duomo Weixing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 3, 2020
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45856
International Designator
2020-042A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:44:11 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.77°
Right Ascension
244.55°
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Argument of Perigee
25.19°
Period
97.50 min
Mean Motion
14.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN DUOMO (GFDM)
Alternative Name
Gao Fen Duomo Weixing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45856U 20042A 26185.28068757 .00000978 00000-0 14591-3 0 9998
2 45856 97.7735 244.5452 0011604 25.1925 334.9849 14.76904512323535
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The GAOFEN DUOMO (GFDM), also known as Gao Fen Duomo Weixing, is a Chinese Earth observation satellite launched on July 3, 2020, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center’s LC9 launch pad using the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 8 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar panels or antennas. It carries a payload designated as Gaofen duomo weixing and was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology). Its dry mass is 2000 kg while its launch mass was 2400 kg. Power is provided through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite’s shape consists of a box structure with two panels, possibly for solar arrays or antennas. It operates under the ownership of ZLZB (China National Space Administration) and serves Earth observation purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
8
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gaofen duomo weixing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YW-5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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