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TIANMU-1 16 (58701)
COSPAR: 2024-004B | Alt Name: Tianmu 1-16
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 5, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58701
International Designator
2024-004B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:30:53 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.46°
Right Ascension
26.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
224.47°
Period
94.30 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANMU-1 16
Alternative Name
Tianmu 1-16
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
TIANMU
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58701U 24004B 26200.85478693 .00002640 00000+0 10232-3 0 9993
2 58701 97.4624 26.2600 0004730 224.4749 135.6110 15.27044075140767
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TIANMU-1 16, also known as Tianmu 1-16, is a meteorology satellite launched by TIANMU on January 5, 2024, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Kuaizhou-1A launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 1.5 meters and a dry mass of 50 kilograms. It is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is box-like, and it operates under the mission to conduct meteorological observations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tianmu 1-16
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
TIANMU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tianmu
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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