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JILIN-1 GAOFEN 03D48 (54695)
COSPAR: 2022-167P | Alt Name: Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-48
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 9, 2022
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
LP5
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54695
International Designator
2022-167P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:19:34 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.69°
Right Ascension
11.77°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
14.44°
Period
93.76 min
Mean Motion
15.36 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
JILIN-1 GAOFEN 03D48
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-48
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54695U 22167P 26200.84692329 .00006001 00000+0 17444-3 0 9999
2 54695 97.6910 11.7738 0006020 14.4440 345.6974 15.35850976200408
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
1.5
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-48
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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