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GJZ 05 (62294)
COSPAR: 2024-238E | Alt Name: Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62294
International Designator
2024-238E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:17:59 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
59.91°
Right Ascension
172.12°
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Argument of Perigee
33.19°
Period
104.71 min
Mean Motion
13.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GJZ 05
Alternative Name
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 5
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62294U 24238E 26200.84582891 -.00000137 00000+0 -18901-4 0 9992
2 62294 59.9101 172.1247 0018952 33.1851 327.0341 13.75192467 80407
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GJZ 05, also known as Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 5, is a satellite operated by CASC and manufactured by HITSAT in China. Launched on December 12, 2024, from Launch Site JSC at Launch Pad LC43/94 using the Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Box + 2 pan with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.2 meters in diameter, spanning 3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 150 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and carries the payload GJZ XSX 5 for an unspecified mission purpose. Additional details regarding its mission specifics, power generation capabilities, and major events are not provided in the data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
3
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GJZ XSX 5
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
HITSAT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HarbFlat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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