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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D06 (52391)
COSPAR: 2022-046D | Alt Name: Tianyao
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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
52391
International Designator
2022-046D
Epoch
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:56:34 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.50°
Right Ascension
244.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
268.64°
Period
87.64 min
Mean Motion
16.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D06
Alternative Name
Tianyao
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52391U 22046D 26121.28929000 .10941796 26287-5 40094-3 0 9993
2 52391 97.5003 244.2045 0012896 268.6399 91.3424 16.43001737223299
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Summary
The JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D06 satellite, also known as Tianyao, was launched on April 30, 2022, from the Shuangliu Satellite Launch Center (SEAL) using a Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 1.5 meters. It weighs 43 kilograms at launch and is designed for Earth observation missions. JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D06 was manufactured by CGSTL and operates using solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as box-like with no specified color, RCS data, or other specific details about its components such as ADCS systems or transmission frequencies. The satellite's primary purpose is Earth observation under the ownership of CGSTL.
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-06
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
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