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NINGXIA-1 10 (49022)
COSPAR: 2021-064E | Alt Name: Zhongzi 02 zu 05 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
49022
International Designator
2021-064E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:28:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
45.00°
Right Ascension
149.08°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
334.95°
Period
102.23 min
Mean Motion
14.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NINGXIA-1 10
Alternative Name
Zhongzi 02 zu 05 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NINGX/CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49022U 21064E 26185.31125602 .00000061 00000-0 11155-3 0 9995
2 49022 44.9976 149.0781 0008852 334.9452 25.0954 14.08555588256648
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NINGXIA-1 10 (also known as Zhongzi 02 zu 05 xing) is a satellite launched on July 9, 2021, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center's LC16 using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.2 meters with a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass and launch mass both equal to 100 kilograms, and its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite is manufactured by DFHZ for the purpose of RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and owned by NINGX/CASC. The payload is Zhongzi 02-05.
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 02-05
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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