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PIESAT-2 12 (62336)
COSPAR: 2024-241D | Alt Name: PIESAT-2 12
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62336
International Designator
2024-241D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:14:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.52°
Right Ascension
147.96°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
97.92°
Period
95.08 min
Mean Motion
15.15 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PIESAT-2 12
Alternative Name
PIESAT-2 12
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PIESAT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62336U 24241D 26200.84346166 .00003844 00000+0 21211-3 0 9999
2 62336 97.5245 147.9612 0002501 97.9197 262.2318 15.14547561 87743
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The PIESAT-2 12 satellite, also known by its alternate name PIESAT-2 12, is a spacecraft operated by PIESAT and manufactured by YINHE in China. It was launched on December 16, 2024, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC), using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle from launch pad LC43/94. The satellite has a box shape with two panels, measuring 1 meter in length and diameter, and spans 4 meters. It weighs 270 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite's nameplate payload is identified as PIESAT-2-12. Further details regarding its mission purpose or equipment are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
4
Dry Mass
270
Launch Mass
270
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PIESAT-2-12
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YINHE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Piesat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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