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TIANDU-1 (59278)
COSPAR: 2024-051C | Alt Name: Tiandu-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 20, 2024
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC201
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 8
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59278
International Designator
2024-051C
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIANDU-1
Alternative Name
Tiandu-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SKTSS
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TIANDU-1, also known as Tiandu-1, is a Lunar Orbiter satellite launched by SKTSS on March 20, 2024, from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site (LC201) using the Chang Zheng 8 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 61 kilograms each. TIANDU-1 is designed for communications and navigation purposes and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as box-like and was manufactured by SKTSS.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
61
Launch Mass
61
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tiandu-1
Purpose
Lunar Orbiter, communications, navigation
Mission
Lunar Orbiter, communications, navigation
Manufacturer
SKTSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tiandu-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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