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GEESAT-3 04 (61014)
COSPAR: 2024-159D | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 03 zu 04 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61014
International Designator
2024-159D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:28:46 GMT
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Inclination
50.00°
Right Ascension
202.80°
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Argument of Perigee
215.73°
Period
97.08 min
Mean Motion
14.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEESAT-3 04
Alternative Name
Geely Xinguou 03 zu 04 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GEESP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61014U 24159D 26200.85331286 .00000773 00000+0 12059-3 0 9995
2 61014 49.9971 202.8005 0002471 215.7309 144.3464 14.83346504102851
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Summary
The GEESAT-3 04 satellite, also known as Geely Xinguou 03 zu 04 xing, was launched on September 5, 2024, from the TAISC launch site using a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and a span of 2 meters, featuring a box shape with two panels. It has a dry mass of 130 kilograms and was launched at this same mass. The satellite's mission is focused on navigation and communication purposes. Power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft was manufactured by TZXK for the owner GEESP, under the name GeeSAT 3-04 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
130
Launch Mass
130
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GeeSAT 3-04
Purpose
Navigation, communication
Mission
Navigation, communication
Manufacturer
TZXK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
GeeSat1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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