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GEESAT-1 05 (52789)
COSPAR: 2022-058E | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 01 zu 05 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52789
International Designator
2022-058E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:35:21 GMT
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Inclination
49.99°
Right Ascension
25.53°
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Argument of Perigee
201.51°
Period
95.94 min
Mean Motion
15.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEESAT-1 05
Alternative Name
Geely Xinguou 01 zu 05 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GEESP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52789U 22058E 26200.77455051 .00002410 00000+0 20751-3 0 9996
2 52789 49.9879 25.5314 0002417 201.5107 158.5738 15.00894728225100
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GEESAT-1 05, also known as Geely Xinguou 01 zu 05 xing, is a satellite launched by GEESP on June 2, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), using Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1 meter in length and 0.5 meters in diameter with a span of 2 meters, and it has a dry mass of 130 kilograms. Its primary purpose is to support navigation and communication tasks. It features two deployable solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure complemented by two panels, and it was manufactured by TZXK.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
130
Launch Mass
130
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GeeSAT 5-05
Purpose
Navigation, communication
Mission
Navigation, communication
Manufacturer
TZXK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
GeeSat1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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