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NINGXIA-1 7 (49019)
COSPAR: 2021-064B | Alt Name: Zhongzi 02 zu 02 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
49019
International Designator
2021-064B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:47:32 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
45.00°
Right Ascension
150.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
315.66°
Period
102.23 min
Mean Motion
14.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NINGXIA-1 7
Alternative Name
Zhongzi 02 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NINGX/CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49019U 21064B 26185.28301569 -.00000292 00000-0 -92403-4 0 9999
2 49019 45.0005 150.0994 0008008 315.6576 44.3618 14.08551431256658
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NINGXIA-1 7, also known as Zhongzi 02 zu 02 xing, is a satellite operated by NINGX/CASC and manufactured by DFHZ. It was launched on July 9, 2021, from TAI SC Launch Pad LC16 using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. Its dry mass is 100 kg and it was launched with the same mass. It is designed for RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, and traffic monitoring. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with two panels attached.
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 02-02
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
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