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2 x SatNet DTC test satellites

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2 x SatNet DTC test satellites

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Zhuque-2E Block 2
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Jun 9, 08:23:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleZhuque-2E Block 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 96A
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Mission

A pair of demonstration satellites for Direct-To-Cell (DTC) communications from Low Earth Orbit for SpaceSail and China Mobile: * SpaceSail DTC 01 * CMCC-02

Quick facts

VehicleZhuque-2E Block 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 96A
SiteJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowJun 9, 08:11:00 UTC→Jun 9, 08:55:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyZhuque
Height55.9 m
Diameter3.35 m
Stages2
ReusableNo
LEO capacity6,000 kg
Track record2/2 successful
Acquiring satellite view…
General trajectory
Launch Area 96A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launching
Southeast
132° · SE
40.915, 100.245

Orbital elements (TLE)

Orbit
Apogee503 km
Perigee493 km
Period94.6 min
Inclination55.10°

Launch heading 132° · SE from x2 SatNet DTC test satellites.

Orbitx2 SatNet DTC test satellites› conelow
1 70108U 26128A 26160.35486111 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 70108 55.1046 341.2443 0007271 137.5442 004.0000 15.22500373 05

Pre-launch TLEs from Dillon's Space Page. Estimated before flight — the real orbit is confirmed post-launch.