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GEESAT-2 03 (58907)
COSPAR: 2024-023C | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 02 zu 03 xing
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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
58907
International Designator
2024-023C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:38:21 GMT
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Inclination
50.00°
Right Ascension
169.83°
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Argument of Perigee
165.03°
Period
96.18 min
Mean Motion
14.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEESAT-2 03
Alternative Name
Geely Xinguou 02 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GEESP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58907U 24023C 26200.81830301 .00000472 00000+0 62254-4 0 9999
2 58907 50.0007 169.8263 0005716 165.0257 195.0857 14.97192609134217
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The GEESAT-2 03 satellite, also known as Geely Xinguou 02 zu 03 xing, was launched on February 2, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 1 meter in length and 0.5 meters in diameter with a span of 2 meters and a dry mass of 130 kilograms. It is owned by GEESP (GeeSat Exploration & Science Platform) and was manufactured by TZXK. The primary mission of the satellite involves navigation and communication, equipped with two deployable solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. Its shape is described as box-like with two panels attached.
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 2-03
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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