UCS-Satellite-Database

Id Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Current Official Name of Satellite Country/Org of UN Registry Country of Operator/Owner Operator/Owner Users Purpose Detailed Purpose Class of Orbit Type of Orbit Longitude of GEO (degrees) Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees) Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime (yrs.) Contractor Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR Number NORAD Number Comments Source Used for Orbital Data Source
261Bufeng-1ABufeng-1ANRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationMeteorologyLEONon-Polar Inclined05555751.44E-0345962019/6/5China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaYellow Sea Launch PlatformLong March 112019-032C44312Measure wind speeds over the ocean.JMSatcat/11_19https://spaceflightnow.com/2019/06/05/chinas-first-sea-launch-declared-a-success/
262Bufeng-1BBufeng-1BNRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationMeteorologyLEONon-Polar Inclined05545761.59E-0345962019/6/5China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaYellow Sea Launch PlatformLong March 112019-032E44314HMSatcat/11_19https://spaceflightnow.com/2019/06/05/chinas-first-sea-launch-declared-a-success/
751Fengniao 1A (Hummingbird 1A)Fengniao 1ANRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous04885008.74E-0497.3594.491602012/11/20China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 2C2012-064B38998ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2012#end
2505Shijian 11-01 (SJ-11-01)Shijian 11-01ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous06867031.20E-0398.198.72009/11/123China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/ DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2009-061A36088Monitor space environment; conduct several experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.planet4589.org/space/jsr/back/news.618
2506Shijian 11-02 (SJ-11-02)Shijian 11-02ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06867041.27E-0398.298.72011/7/29China Academy of Space Technology (CAST/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2011-039A37765Conduct various technology and environmental experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.globalsecurity.org/space/world/china/sj-12.htm
2507Shijian 11-03 (SJ-11-03)Shijian 11-03NRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06887031.06E-0398.298.72011/7/6China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2011-030A37730Conduct various technology and environmental experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/space.40/2011/030A.HTM
2508Shijian 11-05 (SJ-11-05)Shijian 11-05ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06897041.06E-0398.198.72013/7/15China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2013-035A39202Replacement for 11-04.ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2013
2509Shijian 11-06 (SJ-11-06)Shijian 11-06ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06887041.13E-0398.2698.692014/3/31China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2014-014A39624ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2014
2510Shijian 11-07 (SJ-11-07)Shijian 11-07ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06877051.27E-0398.1298.692014/9/28China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2014-059A40261Orbit suggests an earth observation role.ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2014
2511Shijian 11-08 (SJ-11-08)Shijian 11-08ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06907051.06E-0398.298.62014/10/27China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2014-066A40286Orbit suggests an earth observation role.ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2014
2512Shijian 12 (SJ-12)Shijian 12ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous05836011.29E-0397.796.52010/6/15China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2010-027A36596Conduct various technology and environmental experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.kosmo.cz/modules.php?op=modload&name=kosmo&file=index&fil=/s/2010/027A.HTM
2513Shijian 13 (SJ-13)Shijian 13ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO110.535,75635,8167.12E-0401436.14,6002017/4/12China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 3B2017-018A42662First Chinese GEO satellite to use electric thrusters. 26 user beams covering China and offshore areas, and will service for distance learning, medicine, internet access, airborne and maritime communications and emergency communications.JMGEO/9_17https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/12/chinas-highest-capacity-communications-satellite-launched-into-orbit/
2514Shijian 15 (SJ-15)Shijian 15NRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06616738.53E-0498.0698.082013/7/19China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 3C2013-037C39210ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2013
2515Shijian 16-01 (SJ-16)Shijian 16-01ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOPolar05996161.22E-0374.9896.852013/10/25China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 4B2013-057A39358Conducting space environment exploration and technological experiments.SC - ASCRhttp://space50.kosmo.cz/s40/2013/I057A.HTM
2516Shijian 16-02Shijian 16-02ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOPolar03385941.87E-027596.812016/6/29China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 4B2016-043A41634Conducting space environment exploration and technological experiments.ZARYAhttp://gbtimes.com/china/chinas-secretive-launch-shijian-16-02-research-satellite-follows-long-march-7-success
2520Shijian 6-05AShijian 6-05ANR (1/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationElectronic IntelligenceLEOSun-Synchronous04564701.02E-0397.4100.72021/10/10China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 4B2021-122B49962Possible reconnaissance function.JMSatcat/1_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/12/14/china-launches-two-satellites-on-400th-long-march-rocket-mission/
2521Shijian 6-05BShijian 6-05BNR (1/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationElectronic IntelligenceLEOSun-Synchronous04544681.02E-0397.4100.72021/10/10China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 4B2021-122A49961Possible reconnaissance function.JMSatcat/1_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/12/14/china-launches-two-satellites-on-400th-long-march-rocket-mission/
2522Shijian 6A (SJ-6A, Dong Fang Hong 60)Shijian 6AChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05796061.94E-0397.896.52004/9/82Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2004-035A28413Monitor space radiation.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/knav/space.40/2004/035A.HTM
2523Shijian 6B (SJ-6B)Shijian 6BChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05875987.90E-0497.896.52004/9/82Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2004-035B28414Monitor space radiation.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/www/space.40/2004/035B.HTM
2524Shijian 6C (SJ-6-02A)Shijian 6CChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05915942.15E-0497.796.52006/10/23China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2006-046A29505Radiation detectors and other space environment-related instruments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/knav/space.40/2006/046A.HTM
2525Shijian 6D (SJ-6-02B)Shijian 6DChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05945957.18E-0597.796.62006/10/23Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2006-046B29506Radiation detectors and other space environment-related instruments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/knav/space.40/2006/046B.HTM
2526Shijian 6E (SJ6-03A, SJ-6E)Shijian 6EChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05816071.87E-0397.696.62008/10/253Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2008-053A33408Monitor space environment; conduct several experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2008/2_11_2008/2November2008_a.html
2527Shijian 6F (SJ6-03B, SJ-6F)Shijian 6FChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05786031.80E-0397.696.52008/10/253Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2008-053B33409Monitor space environment; conduct several experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/space.40/2008/I065B.HTM
2528Shijian 6G (SJ6-04A)Shijian 6GChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous05846031.36E-0397.796.62010/10/6China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2010-051A37179Possible reconnaissance function.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/space.40/2010/051A.HTM
2529Shijian 6H (SJ6_04B)Shijian 6HChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous05866021.15E-0397.796.62010/10/6China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd.ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2010-051B37180Possible reconnaissance function.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/space.40/2010/051B.HTM
2530Shijian 7 (SJ7, Dong Fang Hong 65)Shijian 7ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous05345914.11E-0397.795.92005/7/53Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2005-024A28737Monitor space environment; conduct several experiments.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/10July2005_28.html
2533Shiyan 1 (SY 1, Tansuo 1, Experimental Satellite 1)Shiyan 1ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous05866011.08E-0397.596.62042004/4/18Chinese Research Institute of Space Technology/Changchun Photomechanical Institute (CAS)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2C2004-012A28220Stereo mapping; photographic surveys of China's land resources, monitor environment, mapping.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/25April2004_19.html
2534Shiyan 11 (SY11, Experimental Satellite 11)Shiyan 11NR (1/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEO04895029.47E-0497.599.62002021/11/24China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterKuaizhou 1A2021-112A49501JMSatcat/1_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/11/30/china-launches-four-rockets-to-orbit-in-one-week/
2535Shiyan 12-01Shiyan 12-01NR (1/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO9435,78435,7873.56E-050.541436.53,0002,0002021/12/23China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaWenchang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 7A2021-129A50321JMSatcat/1_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/12/29/long-march-7a-rocket-deploys-two-chinese-tech-demo-satellites/
2536Shiyan 12-02Shiyan 12-02NR (1/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO9435,78435,7873.56E-050.541436.53,0002,0002021/12/23China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaWenchang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 7A2021-129B50322JMSatcat/1_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/12/29/long-march-7a-rocket-deploys-two-chinese-tech-demo-satellites/
2537Shiyan 13Shiyan 13NR (4/22)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEO04684931.82E-0397.45002022/1/17China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 2D2022-004A51102Will be used for space environment data collection and technology tests.JMSatcat/4_22https://spaceflightnow.com/2022/01/17/first-chinese-space-mission-of-2022-rockets-into-orbit/
2538Shiyan 3 (SY3, Experimental Satellite 3)Shiyan 3ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous07858031.26E-0398.5100.83002008/11/5Harbin Institute of TechnologyChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2008-056A33433Experiments on new technologies in atmospheric exploration.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12
2539Shiyan 4 (SY4, Experimental Satellite 4)Shiyan 4ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous07848021.26E-0398.4100.73002011/11/20CAST/DFH Satellite Co. Ltd./HITChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2011-068B37931Study the environment and test new space technologies.www.satellitedebris.net 12/12http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1111/19longmarch/
2540Shiyan 5 (SY5, Experimental Satellite 5)Shiyan 5ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentEarth ObservationLEOSun-Synchronous07397551.12E-0397.999.72042013/11/25China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2013-068A39455Remote sensing and research.ZARYA/ASCRhttp://www.spaceflight101.com/chinese-long-march-2d-launches-shiyan-5-satellite.html
2541Shiyan 6-01 (SY6-01, Experimental Satellite 6-01)Shiyan 6-01ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous04885041.17E-0397.499.62018/11/19China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2018-094A43710"Space environment exploration experiments."JMSatcat/11_18https://gbtimes.com/chinas-34th-launch-of-2018-places-five-satellites-in-orbit?cat=business
2542Shiyan 6-02 (SY6-02, Experimental Satellite 6-02)Shiyan 6-02ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentSpace ScienceLEOSun-Synchronous06867061.42E-0398.298.62020/7/4China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLong March 2D2020-043A45859Experimental satellite - space science.ZARYAhttps://spaceflightnow.com/2020/07/06/chinese-launches-loft-satellites-to-study-space-environment-and-observe-earth/
2543Shiyan 6-03 (SY6-03, Experimental Satellite 6-03)Shiyan 6-03NR (5/21)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous09891,0018.15E-0499.51051,5002021/4/8National Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2021-028A48157Experimental satellite, includes a new super-black coating to absorb stray light and improve the sensitivity of on-board optics.JMSatcat/5_21https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/04/13/china-launches-experimental-shiyan-satellite/
2544Shiyan 7 (SY7, Experimental Satellite 7)Shiyan 7NRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)MilitaryTechnology DevelopmentLEOSun-Synchronous06686722.84E-0498.0698.152013/7/19China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4C2013-037A39208Possibly testing systems for detection of orbiting space debris or tracking missile launches.ZARYAhttp://www.zarya.info/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2013
2545Shiyan 9 (SY9, Experimental Satellite 9)Shiyan 9NR (5/21)ChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO048335,8357.21E-01186375,0003,0002021/3/12China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaWenchang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 7A2021-019A47851Experimental in GEO. GTO appears to be very slow.JMSatcat/5_21https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/03/12/chinas-long-march-7a-rocket-successful-on-second-flight/
5175TJS-1 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 1)TJS-1ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentElectronic IntelligenceGEO155.0735,77635,7952.25E-0401436.032015/9/12China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 3B2015-046A40892Communications technology test satellite.JM/12_15http://prehled-druzic.blogspot.com/2015/09/2015-046.html
5177TJS-3 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 3)TJS-3ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO5935,77935,7941.78E-040.071436.12018/12/25China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 3C2018-110A43874Stated to be a communications technology test satellite. Thought by some to be military in nature.JMGEO/3_19https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/12/28/china-launches-two-more-long-march-rockets-another-possible-before-end-of-year/
5178TJS-3 SubsatelliteTJS-3 subsatelliteNRChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO59.1335,77935,7941.78E-040.081436.12018/12/25China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 3C2018-110C43917Separated from TJS-3 in orbit. Nothing known about it.JM GEO/3_19https://www.planet4589.org/space/log/geo.log
5179TJS-4 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 4)TJS-4ChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)GovernmentTechnology DevelopmentGEO83.5335,76135,8136.17E-040.021436.12019/10/18China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaXichang Satellite Launch CenterLong March 3B2019-070A44637Suspected by western analysts to be a satellite for collecting signals intelligence.JM GEO/3_20https://spaceflightnow.com/2019/10/18/china-launches-mysterious-geostationary-satellite/
5424Zhangguo Ziyuan 2C (ZY-2C, JB-3C)Ziyuan 2CChinaChinaChina Academy of Space Technology (CAST)MilitaryEarth ObservationOptical ImagingLEOSun-Synchronous05556063.67E-0397.296.32004/11/45China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)ChinaTaiyuan Launch CenterLong March 4B2004-044A28470Third digital imaging spacecraft launched by Chinese government for reconnaissance purposes.www.spacedebris.net 12/12http://www.lib.cas.cz/knav/space.40/2004/044A.HTM

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