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QIANFAN-9 (60387)
COSPAR: 2024-140J | Alt Name: Qianfan Jigui 01-09
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 6, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60387
International Designator
2024-140J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:43 GMT
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Inclination
88.97°
Right Ascension
276.61°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
285.76°
Period
106.59 min
Mean Motion
13.51 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
QIANFAN-9
Alternative Name
Qianfan Jigui 01-09
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
YUANX
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60387U 24140J 26200.83730772 .00000090 00000+0 12150-3 0 9992
2 60387 88.9734 276.6123 0013905 285.7604 74.2014 13.51021699 96912
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Summary
The QIANFAN-9 satellite, also known as Qianfan Jigui 01-09, is a communications satellite launched on August 6, 2024, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 6A launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration of Qianfan and belongs to China (CN). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 3 meters and a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 300 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Manufactured by SECM for YUANX, QIANFAN-9 has a box+pan shape and utilizes solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's payload is named Qianfan Xingzuo I-2-09.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
3
Span
10
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box+pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Qianfan Xingzuo I-2-09
Purpose
Communications
Mission
Communications
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Qianfan
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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