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TECMS (53346)
COSPAR: 2022-090A | Alt Name: Goumang
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53346
International Designator
2022-090A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:20:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.31°
Right Ascension
268.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
73.81°
Period
94.66 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TECMS
Alternative Name
Goumang
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
CAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53346U 22090A 26200.84771683 .00001692 00000+0 78744-4 0 9999
2 53346 97.3122 268.0281 0005388 73.8122 286.3707 15.21250208219776
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
4
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TECIS
Purpose
Earth Science
Mission
Earth Science
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
4 years
Bus
CAST-968
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
HIS
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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