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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D33 (52450)
COSPAR: 2022-048H | Alt Name: Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 33 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 5, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52450
International Designator
2022-048H
Decay Date
11/22/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D33
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 33 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The JILIN-1 GAOFEN 3D33 satellite, also known as Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 33 xing, was launched on May 5, 2022, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center's LC9 launch pad using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It is owned and manufactured by CGSTL (China Great Wall Industry Corporation) and serves an Earth observation mission. The satellite has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 1.5 meters. Its dry mass is 42 kilograms, the same as its launch mass. Powered by solar arrays and batteries, it has a box shape and is designed for Earth observation purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-33
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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