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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D01 (49004)
COSPAR: 2021-061B | Alt Name: Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 01 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 3, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49004
International Designator
2021-061B
Decay Date
11/28/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D01
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 01 xing
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
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 03D-01
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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