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Ludi Tance-4 01A

Chinese SAR satellite. Ludi Tance-4 01A was launched on August 12, 2023 aboard a Chang Zheng 3B from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2023-120ANORAD 57624China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Ludi Tance 4A
Common name
Ludi Tance-4 01A
Payload designation
LSAR4-01
International designator
2023-120A
NORAD catalog number
57624
GCAT identifier
S57624
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1237

Mission

Mission type
Radar imaging
Use
Defense
Program
L-SAR4
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
DFH-3B

Launch

Date
August 12, 2023 · 17:26 UTC
Launch record
2023-120Success
Spaceport
Xichang · pad LC2

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/I
Perigee
35,777 km
Apogee
35,797 km
Inclination
16.04°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Aug 12, 2023

Size

Mass
3,060 kg
Dry mass
1,700 kg
Length
3.0 m
Diameter
1.70 m
Span
18.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q121435589 (CC0).