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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D05 (52390)
COSPAR: 2022-046C | Alt Name: Tianwen
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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
52390
International Designator
2022-046C
Epoch
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:31 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.48°
Right Ascension
232.74°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
226.47°
Period
87.44 min
Mean Motion
16.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D05
Alternative Name
Tianwen
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52390U 22046C 26113.45661189 .13701840 27051-5 25569-3 0 9990
2 52390 97.4814 232.7390 0010494 226.4735 133.5697 16.46858889222066
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Summary
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D05 (also known as Tianwen) is an Earth observation satellite launched by CGSTL on April 30, 2022, from the SEAL launch site using a Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 1.5 meters, has a dry mass of 43 kilograms, and was launched at the same mass. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and has a box shape. The satellite's mission is to conduct Earth observation tasks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
43
Launch Mass
43
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-05
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
Map
Next Pass
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