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NINGXIA-1 6 (49018)
COSPAR: 2021-064A | Alt Name: Zhongzi 02 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 9, 2021
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49018
International Designator
2021-064A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:08:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
45.00°
Right Ascension
149.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
308.18°
Period
102.23 min
Mean Motion
14.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NINGXIA-1 6
Alternative Name
Zhongzi 02 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NINGX/CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49018U 21064A 26185.29724510 -.00000224 00000-0 -53156-4 0 9991
2 49018 44.9979 149.7976 0009188 308.1761 51.8247 14.08535051256621
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NINGXIA-1 6 (also known as Zhongzi 02 zu 01 xing) is a satellite operated by NINGX/CASC and manufactured by DFHZ, launched on July 9, 2021, from the TAISC launch site using Chang Zheng 6 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length with a diameter of 0.2 meters and spans up to 1 meter, featuring a box shape with two panels. It has a dry mass of 100 kg, which is also its launch mass. Its mission includes RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. Power for the satellite comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was launched and became stable on the same date, July 9, 2021.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zhongzi 02-01
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NX-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Start Azimuth
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