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GEESAT-2 09 (58913)
COSPAR: 2024-023J | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 02 zu 09 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
58913
International Designator
2024-023J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:46:23 GMT
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Inclination
50.00°
Right Ascension
203.02°
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Argument of Perigee
132.90°
Period
97.08 min
Mean Motion
14.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEESAT-2 09
Alternative Name
Geely Xinguou 02 zu 09 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 58913U 24023J 26200.82387985 .00000486 00000+0 86276-4 0 9997
2 58913 50.0021 203.0224 0021205 132.9036 227.3687 14.83360795133764
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Summary
The GEESAT-2 09 satellite, also known as Geely Xinguou 02 zu 09 xing, was launched on February 2, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSC) using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by GEESP and was manufactured by TZXK in China. It has dimensions of 1 meter in length, 0.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 2 meters with a dry mass of 130 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. Its primary mission is navigation and communication. The satellite features a box shape with two panels and is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries.
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 2-09
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
Map
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