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Gao Fen Duomo Weixing

Gao Fen Duomo Weixing was launched on July 3, 2020 aboard a Chang Zheng 4B from Taiyuan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2020-042ANORAD 45856China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Gao Fen Duomo Weixing
Payload designation
Gaofen duomo weixing
International designator
2020-042A
NORAD catalog number
45856
GCAT identifier
S45856
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1033

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Defense
Program
GF Duomo
Owner
PLA SSF
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
YW-5?

Launch

Date
July 3, 2020 · 03:10 UTC
Launch record
2020-042Success
Spaceport
Taiyuan · pad LC9

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
630 km
Apogee
648 km
Inclination
98.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
February 2023

Size

Mass
2,400 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 Q97167379 (CC0).