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TJS-13 (62188)
COSPAR: 2024-227A | Alt Name: Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 3, 2024
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62188
International Designator
2024-227A
Epoch
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:32:38 GMT
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Inclination
63.79°
Right Ascension
35.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
269.47°
Period
717.83 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TJS-13
Alternative Name
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 13
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62188U 24227A 26196.81433178 .00000364 00000+0 00000+0 0 9992
2 62188 63.7946 35.4434 6964848 269.4683 17.4020 02.00603266 11829
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The TJS-13 satellite, also known as Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 13, is a Chinese early warning satellite launched on December 3, 2024. It was deployed using the Chang Zheng 3B launch vehicle from LC3 at Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF). The satellite has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 30 meters with its solar panels deployed. TJS-13 features two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It has a dry mass of 2,500 kg and a launch mass of 4,000 kg. The satellite is operated by CASC and manufactured by SISE, based on the BUS FY-4 and configuration SAST-5000, though specific details about its mission and motor are not confirmed. Its shape consists of a box with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
30
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Box+ 2 panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TJS 13
Purpose
Early warning ?
Mission
Early warning ?
Manufacturer
SISE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FY-4
Configuration
SAST-5000 ?
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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