X Report 17 Sep 2025
Today’s highlights include successful Falcon 9 launch for MECANO ID, ongoing Starship Block 3 development, and plans for direct-to-device testing next year.
Launch Date
June 15, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
NORAD ID
57008
International Designator
2023-085E
Decay Date
1/27/2026
Name
OBJECT E
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 23 xing
Type
Status
Owner
CGSTL/XHT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
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
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-23
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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