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OBJECT A (59917)
COSPAR: 2024-105A | Alt Name: Jiguang Xingzuo 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 30, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Gushenxing 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59917
International Designator
2024-105A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:32:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.58°
Right Ascension
216.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.58°
Period
94.91 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Jiguang Xingzuo 01 xing
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
JIGU
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59917U 24105A 26200.85582728 .00001353 00000+0 71330-4 0 9997
2 59917 97.5833 216.1235 0015059 112.5782 247.7046 15.17233674117989
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
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jiguang Xingzuo 01 xing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JX
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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