Mission description
Low Earth Orbit prototype communication satellite by Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), to test a new satellite platform in the shape of a plate for future LEO communication satellite constellations uses.
June 9, 2023 at 2:35 AM UTC
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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June 9, 2023 at 2:35 AM UTC
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Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · 40.9691, 100.3433
Low Earth Orbit prototype communication satellite by Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), to test a new satellite platform in the shape of a plate for future LEO communication satellite constellations uses.
Mission media
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Height
19.4 m
Diameter
1.4 m
LEO capacity
300 kg
Successful launches
28
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
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