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ASO-S (54029)
COSPAR: 2022-129A | Alt Name: Kuafu-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 8, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54029
International Designator
2022-129A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:19:52 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.28°
Right Ascension
205.46°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
358.24°
Period
99.17 min
Mean Motion
14.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASO-S
Alternative Name
Kuafu-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CAS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54029U 22129A 26200.84713125 .00000084 00000+0 31678-4 0 9997
2 54029 98.2759 205.4616 0014216 358.2442 1.8701 14.52076130200163
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ASO-S satellite, also known as Kuafu-1, is an astronomy and solar mission operated by CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences). Launched on October 8, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle, it has a NORAD catalog ID of 54029 and an object ID of 2022-129A. The satellite measures 2 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a span of 3.5 meters. It weighs 888 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. ASO-S is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power, and its shape consists of a box structure with two panels. The satellite's mission duration is estimated to last four years. It was manufactured by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) and operates in the field of astronomy and solar observation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
888
Launch Mass
888
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ASO-S
Purpose
Astronomy, solar
Mission
Astronomy, solar
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
4 years
Bus
ASO-S
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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