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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3C (46455)
COSPAR: 2020-065B | Alt Name: Jilin-1 GaoFen 03B 02 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 2020
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
LP2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 11
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46455
International Designator
2020-065B
Decay Date
2/10/2026
Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3C
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03B 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3C satellite, also known as Jilin-1 GaoFen 03B 02 xing, is a Chinese spacecraft identified by the NORAD catalog ID 46455 and OBJECT_ID 2020-065B. Launched on September 15, 2020, from Launch Site SEAL, LP2 pad using the Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length, a diameter of 1 meter, and a span of 1.5 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 42 kilograms, which is identical to its launch mass. It was manufactured by CGSTL and operates as part of the JL-1 bus configuration with a box shape design. No additional information on mission details or specific equipment payload is provided in the data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03B-02
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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