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GEESAT-3 09 (61019)
COSPAR: 2024-159J | Alt Name: Geely Xinguou 03 zu 09 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
61019
International Designator
2024-159J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:37 GMT
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Inclination
50.00°
Right Ascension
291.21°
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Argument of Perigee
186.35°
Period
97.01 min
Mean Motion
14.84 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEESAT-3 09
Alternative Name
Geely Xinguou 03 zu 09 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 61019U 24159J 26200.84487742 .00000747 00000+0 11509-3 0 9998
2 61019 49.9985 291.2061 0022320 186.3526 173.7133 14.84332964101623
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GEESAT-3 09 (also known as Geely Xinguou 03 zu 09 xing) is a satellite launched by GEESP on September 5, 2024, from TAISC launch site using the Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1 meter in length and has a diameter of 0.5 meters with a span of 2 meters. It weighs 130 kilograms at dry mass and had the same launch mass. Its configuration is described as Box + 2 pan, and it is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The mission's purpose is for navigation and communication tasks. Manufactured by TZXK in China, GEESAT-3 09 is named under the GeeSat1 bus series.
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 3-09
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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