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ZHIHUI TIANWANG-1 01B (59706)
COSPAR: 2024-087B | Alt Name: SMART SKYNET-1 01B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 1, 45421
Launch Site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Launch Pad
LC-2
Launch Vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59706
International Designator
2024-087B
Epoch
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:05:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.13°
Right Ascension
169.33°
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Argument of Perigee
207.00°
Period
717.98 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZHIHUI TIANWANG-1 01B
Alternative Name
SMART SKYNET-1 01B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
People's Republic of China
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
Launched on May 9, 2024, alongside ZHIHUI TIANWANG-1 01A. Both satellites reached their target orbit on May 27, 2024, after performing four maneuvers using a new 490 N engine.
Latest TLEs
1 59706U 24087B 26198.54563425 .00000039 00000+0 00000+0 0 9998
2 59706 53.1295 169.3294 0026848 207.0020 152.8230 02.00562198 15568
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ZHIHUI TIANWANG-1 01B (SMART SKYNET-1 01B) is an experimental Medium Earth Orbit communication satellite launched on May 9, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China using a Long March 3B/E launch vehicle. It was developed through a collaboration between Tsinghua University, SAST, and the Shanghai local government. The satellite measures 3 meters in length with a diameter of 2 meters and a span of 20 meters due to its two solar panels. With a dry mass of 2000 kg, it is equipped with a 490 N engine for maneuvering. Its primary purpose is to conduct communication tests, including interactions with Chinese Antarctic research bases and other Low Earth Orbit satellites. It reached its target orbit on May 27, 2024, following four maneuvers post-launch. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two solar panels, and it is owned by the People's Republic of China.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
2
Span
20
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Box with two solar panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ZHTW 1-01B
Purpose
To test and validate communication technologies in Medium Earth Orbit, facilitating communication with Antarctic research stations and other satellites.
Mission
Experimental Medium Earth Orbit communication satellite developed in collaboration between Tsinghua University, SAST, and the Shanghai local government. It aims to conduct communication tests, including with Chinese Antarctic research bases and other Low Earth Orbit satellites.
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ZHTW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
490 N engine
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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