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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 4A (52388)
COSPAR: 2022-046A | Alt Name: Anxi Tieguanyin 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 30, 2022
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
LP3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 11
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52388
International Designator
2022-046A
Decay Date
12/17/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 4A
Alternative Name
Anxi Tieguanyin 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The JILIN-1 GAOFEN 4A satellite, also known as Anxi Tieguanyin 2, is an Earth observation satellite launched on April 30, 2022, from the Sea Launch facility using a Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 2 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 95 kilograms each, indicating it is fully fueled at launch. The satellite is owned and manufactured by CGSTL (China Great Wall Industry Corporation) and features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its shape consists of a box and cylinder design intended for Earth observation purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
2
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box+cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 04A
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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