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ZHANGZHENG-1

43194. ZHANGZHENG-1 was launched on February 2, 2018 aboard a Chang Zheng 2D from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2018-015CNORAD 43194China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Zhangheng 1-01
Common name
ZHANGZHENG-1
Payload designation
CSES
Other names
Zhang Heng
International designator
2018-015C
NORAD catalog number
43194
GCAT identifier
S43194
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/856

Mission

Mission type
Space science
Use
Civil government
Program
CAS
Owner
CAS
Country
China
Builder
Spaceflight East Is Red Satellite Co
Platform (bus)
CAST-2000

Launch

Date
February 2, 2018 · 07:51 UTC
Launch record
2018-015Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LC603

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
488 km
Apogee
509 km
Inclination
97.34°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
June 2025

Size

Mass
730 kg
Dry mass
700 kg
Length
1.4 m
Diameter
1.00 m
Span
4.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q111471008 (CC0).