GAOFEN-5 02 (49122)

COSPAR: 2021-079A | Alt Name: Gao Fen 5-02

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 7, 2021

Launch Site

TAISC

Launch Pad

LC9

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 4C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49122

International Designator

2021-079A

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:49:17 GMT

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Inclination

98.26°

Right Ascension

259.47°

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Argument of Perigee

42.08°

Period

98.79 min

Mean Motion

14.58 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

GAOFEN-5 02

Alternative Name

Gao Fen 5-02

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

GWHYZ

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49122U 21079A   26185.28423328  .00000178  00000-0  49028-4 0  9994

2 49122  98.2603 259.4678 0000500  42.0781 318.0456 14.57701841256576

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Summary

GAOFEN-5 02 (also known as Gao Fen 5-02) is an Earth observation satellite launched by China on September 7, 2021. It was manufactured by SAST and launched from the TAI SC launch site using the Chang Zheng 4C rocket. The satellite has a configuration of BUS SAST-5000B with dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 8 meters. Its dry mass is 2,500 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 2,700 kg. Equipped with various instruments including AHSI, VIMS, GMI, AIUS, EMI, DPCX (#5, #5-02), the satellite uses deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. The mission is expected to last 8 years and its shape is described as a box with three panels. It belongs to China's national space program, owned by GWHYZ, and its purpose is focused on Earth observation.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

2500

Launch Mass

2700

Shape

Box + 3 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Gaofen 5 02 xing

Purpose

Earth observation

Mission

Earth observation

Manufacturer

SAST

Life Expectancy

8 years

Bus

SAST-5000B

Configuration

SAST-5000B

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

AHSI, VIMS, GMI, AIUS, EMI, DPCX (#5, #5-02)

Power System

Deployable solar array, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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