CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- Tsinghua-1
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Full Name
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Tsinghua University Satellite
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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Tsinghua University
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Launch Date
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28 Jun 2000
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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26 Dec 2002
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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International Designator
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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100 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Orbit Inclination
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98 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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700 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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This microsatellite is a demonstrator for a planned constellation of five similar spacecraft that would provide worldwide imaging of disaster areas. Tsinghua-1 is also slated to conduct communications research in low-Earth orbit.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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