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Zhihui Tianwang-1 01A (59705)
COSPAR: 2024-087A | Alt Name: Zhihui Tianwang 1-01A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 2024
Launch Site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Launch Pad
LC-2
Launch Vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59705
International Designator
2024-087A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:52:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.13°
Right Ascension
169.25°
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Argument of Perigee
205.94°
Period
717.98 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
Zhihui Tianwang-1 01A
Alternative Name
Zhihui Tianwang 1-01A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
Shanghai Qingshen Technology Development Co. Ltd.
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
Successfully launched on May 9, 2024, marking China's first MEO broadband communication satellite deployment.
Latest TLEs
1 59705U 24087A 26200.53624625 .00000055 00000+0 00000+0 0 9998
2 59705 53.1297 169.2494 0028064 205.9433 153.8880 02.00563181 15955
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Zhihui Tianwang-1 01A satellite, also known as Zhihui Tianwang 1-01A, was successfully launched on May 9, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China using a Long March 3B/E launch vehicle. This medium Earth orbit (MEO) broadband communication satellite has dimensions of 3 meters in length and 2 meters in diameter with a span of 20 meters. It weighs approximately 2,000 kg at launch and is equipped with a 490 N engine for propulsion. The satellite is part of an experimental platform designed to validate core technologies related to integrated space-air-ground 6G communications and satellite internet services. Manufactured by SAST, the Zhihui Tianwang-1 01A serves as a critical component in China's first MEO broadband communication system, aiming to advance network routing and switching technology, on-demand coverage capacity, and long-duration inter-satellite laser communication capabilities. The mission is owned by Shanghai Qingshen Technology Development Co. Ltd.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
2
Span
20
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Box with two panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZHTW 1-01A
Purpose
To demonstrate and validate core technologies in integrated space-air-ground 6G communications and satellite internet.
Mission
The Zhihui Tianwang-1 01A satellite is part of China's first medium Earth orbit (MEO) broadband communication satellite system. It serves as an experimental platform for space-based network routing and switching, elastic capacity on-demand coverage, and long-duration inter-satellite laser communication.
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ZHTW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
490 N engine
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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