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GAOFEN-3 03 (52200)
COSPAR: 2022-035A | Alt Name: Gao Fen 3-03
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 6, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52200
International Designator
2022-035A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:43 GMT
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Inclination
98.41°
Right Ascension
208.94°
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Argument of Perigee
86.99°
Period
99.85 min
Mean Motion
14.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GAOFEN-3 03
Alternative Name
Gao Fen 3-03
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GWHYZ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52200U 22035A 26200.83731078 -.00000120 00000+0 -23294-4 0 9996
2 52200 98.4070 208.9445 0001793 86.9857 273.1538 14.42217874225552
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GAOFEN-3 03 (Gao Fen 3-03) is an Earth observation satellite operated by GWHYZ and manufactured by CAST. It was launched on April 6, 2022, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC43/94 launch pad using a Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter with an 8-meter span, a dry mass of 2500 kg, and a launch mass of 2779 kg. It is equipped with a Multi-polarized C-band SAR for Earth observation purposes. GAOFEN-3 03's power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has an expected operational lifetime of 8 years and was stabilized on April 7, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
8
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
2779
Shape
Box + 3 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gaofen 3-03
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
8 years
Bus
CS-L3000B
Configuration
CS-L3000B
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Multi-polarized C-band SAR
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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