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OBJECT W (57024)
COSPAR: 2023-085W | Alt Name: Jilin-1 GaoFen 06A 13 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57024
International Designator
2023-085W
Decay Date
10/10/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT W
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 06A 13 xing
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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 06A-13
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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