GEESAT-2 01 (58905)

COSPAR: 2024-023A | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 02 zu 01 xing

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GEESAT-2 01 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2024

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

XSC -

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58905

International Designator

2024-023A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:35:34 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

49.99°

Right Ascension

202.95°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

159.33°

Period

97.08 min

Mean Motion

14.83 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

GEESAT-2 01

Alternative Name

Geely Xinguou 02 zu 01 xing

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

GEESP

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs
1 58905U 24023A   26200.81636867  .00000529  00000+0  91217-4 0  9992
2 58905  49.9935 202.9529 0004849 159.3310 200.7825 14.83341366133756

Source: Celestrak

Summary
GEESAT-2 01 (also known as Geely Xinguou 02 zu 01 xing) is a satellite launched by GEESP on February 2, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration described as "Box + 2 pan" and measures approximately 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and a span of 2 meters. It has a dry mass of 130 kg, the same as its launch mass. Its primary mission is navigation and communication, and it is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite was manufactured by TZXK and operates under Chinese ownership.
Physical Characteristics

Length

1

Diameter

0.5

Span

2

Dry Mass

130

Launch Mass

130

Shape

Box + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

GeeSAT 2-01

Purpose

Navigation, communication

Mission

Navigation, communication

Manufacturer

TZXK

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

GeeSat1

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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