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Gao Fen 5-01A

Gao Fen 5-01A was launched on December 8, 2022 aboard a Chang Zheng 2D from Taiyuan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2022-165ANORAD 54640China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Gao Fen 5-01A
Payload designation
Gaofen 5 01A xing
International designator
2022-165A
NORAD catalog number
54640
GCAT identifier
S54640
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1123

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Civil government
Program
GF5
Owner
GWHYZ
Country
China
Builder
Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)
Platform (bus)
SAST-1000

Launch

Date
December 8, 2022 · 18:31 UTC
Launch record
2022-165Success
Spaceport
Taiyuan · pad LC9

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
667 km
Apogee
683 km
Inclination
98.12°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
March 2023

Size

Mass
2,000 kg
Dry mass
2,000 kg
Length
2.0 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
8.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139500751 (CC0).