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Beijing-3C 01 (59805)
COSPAR: 2024-094A | Alt Name: Nanning-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 2024
Launch Site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
Launch Pad
LC-9
Launch Vehicle
Long March 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59805
International Designator
2024-094A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:46:07 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
271.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
95.84°
Period
94.96 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
Beijing-3C 01
Alternative Name
Nanning-2
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. (21AT)
Country
China
Constellation
Beijing-3C
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Major Events
The satellite was successfully launched on May 20, 2024, and began its operational mission shortly thereafter.
Latest TLEs
1 59805U 24094A 26201.28202588 .00003066 00000+0 16136-3 0 9996
2 59805 97.3851 271.2370 0003438 95.8432 264.3194 15.16363445120182
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Hexagonal cylinder with three solar panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
The satellite's exterior is likely metallic, typical of spacecraft designs, but specific details are not provided.
Material Composition
Specific materials are not detailed, but the satellite is constructed using standard aerospace materials suitable for space environments.
Technical Details
Payload
Optical remote sensing instruments capable of capturing panchromatic images with a resolution of 0.5 meters and multispectral images with a resolution of 2 meters.
Purpose
Earth observation for environmental monitoring, urban planning, disaster response, and agricultural management.
Mission
Beijing-3C 01 is part of a constellation of high-resolution remote sensing satellites designed for Earth observation applications such as environmental monitoring, urban planning, disaster response, and agricultural management.
Manufacturer
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
Life Expectancy
The satellite has a design life of 8 years.
Bus
BJ3C
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
The satellite utilizes an advanced attitude determination and control system, allowing it to rotate up to 10 degrees per second for rapid imaging of multiple targets.
Transmitter Frequency
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