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NINGXIA-1 9 (49021)
COSPAR: 2021-064D | Alt Name: Zhongzi 02 zu 04 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
49021
International Designator
2021-064D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:05:45 GMT
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Inclination
45.00°
Right Ascension
149.89°
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Argument of Perigee
329.95°
Period
102.23 min
Mean Motion
14.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NINGXIA-1 9
Alternative Name
Zhongzi 02 zu 04 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NINGX/CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49021U 21064D 26185.25399976 .00000100 00000-0 13421-3 0 9996
2 49021 45.0005 149.8855 0009579 329.9537 30.0749 14.08562478256630
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NINGXIA-1 9 (also known as Zhongzi 02 zu 04 xing) is a satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2021-064D, operated by NINGX/CASC and manufactured by DFHZ. Launched on July 9, 2021, from TAI SC LC16 using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. The satellite's dry mass is 100 kilograms, which is identical to its launch mass. Its purpose involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and has a box shape with two panels.
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 02-04
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
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