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Ludi Tance 1-01A

Chinese SAR satellite. Ludi Tance 1-01A was launched on January 25, 2022 aboard a Chang Zheng 4C from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

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Identity

Name in GCAT
Ludi Tance 1-01A
Payload designation
Ludi Tance 1 01 zu A xing
International designator
2022-007A
NORAD catalog number
51284
GCAT identifier
S51284
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1123

Mission

Mission type
Radar imaging
Use
Civil government
Program
L-SAR
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Builder
Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)
Platform (bus)
LSAR

Launch

Date
January 25, 2022 · 23:44 UTC
Launch record
2022-007Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LC43/94

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
591 km
Apogee
601 km
Inclination
97.80°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
March 2023

Size

Mass
3,200 kg
Dry mass
2,500 kg
Length
2.0 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
10.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q110813183 (CC0).